Study for a Young Man Dancing 1682

This drawing, created by the Italian Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Gaulli in 1682, is a study for a larger composition. Known as "il Baciccio," Gaulli was a master draftsman, and this work showcases his skilled use of line and shading to depict the anatomy of the human figure. The figure's relaxed pose and flowing drapery suggest a moment of movement, perhaps a dance or a theatrical performance. This study, created for the artist's personal use, would have helped him develop his final design for the larger composition.