Sheet with Figure Studies (double sided) 1615 - 1647

"Sheet with Figure Studies (double sided)" is a double-sided drawing created by the Italian artist Pietro Novelli, called Il Monrealese, in the 17th century. On one side, there are three studies of figures in various poses and gestures, while the other side features a single figure of a man with a sword and a hat. The drawing, created in pen and brown ink on paper, showcases Novelli's skill in capturing the human form with dynamism and detail. The work is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and is a valuable example of the artist's drawing style, characterized by its expressive lines and anatomical accuracy.