Seated Nude Boy Seen from the Back 

This charcoal drawing by Italian Baroque artist Guercino depicts a seated nude male figure viewed from behind. Executed in a loose and expressive style, the drawing captures the naturalism of the human form. The artist, known for his mastery of light and shadow, employs chiaroscuro to emphasize the contours of the figure, resulting in a dynamic and three-dimensional rendering. This study of a seated nude would have served as a preparatory drawing for a larger painting or sculpture. The study of the human body was a key element of the Baroque artistic tradition, and Guercino's masterful approach to anatomical detail exemplifies this style.