Academic Nude Study of a Seated Male 

Andrea Sacchi's "Academic Nude Study of a Seated Male" is a striking example of a classical drawing. The red chalk used to render the nude male figure creates a subtle, yet powerful sense of form and dimension. The artist's keen attention to detail, particularly in the figure's musculature, highlights the influence of Renaissance ideals of anatomy and realism. This study, likely created as a preparatory work for a larger composition, showcases Sacchi's mastery of drawing, which would later contribute to his renown as one of the leading artists of the Baroque period.