half-length study of bearded nude male figure, and a man and woman with donkey 1615 - 1673

This red chalk drawing by Salvator Rosa depicts a nude, bearded male figure in a seated pose. The figure is drawn with a sense of immediacy and energy, characteristic of Rosa's style, and the composition is loose and gestural. The artist, a prominent figure of the Italian Baroque period, is known for his landscapes and genre scenes, as well as his skillful handling of light and shadow. While not a finished artwork, this study demonstrates the artist's ability to capture the human form with precision and expressive line.