Study for a Triton (recto); Anatomical Studies ? (verso) 1642 - 1643

This red chalk drawing by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, titled "Study for a Triton", depicts a muscular male figure from the waist up, possibly a study for a larger sculpture. Executed in the 1640s, it exemplifies Bernini's masterful draftsmanship and his interest in the human form. The artist's signature, "G.L. Bernini," appears in the lower right corner of the sheet. This study, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the creative process of one of the most celebrated sculptors of the Baroque era.