Grijsaard in lange mantel 1538 - 1592

This red chalk drawing, "Grijsaard in lange mantel" by Girolamo Muziano, depicts a standing figure in a long robe. The drawing is a study for a larger painting, and the artist's use of grid lines to ensure accurate proportions is clearly visible. Muziano was known for his detailed and lifelike depictions, evident in the rendering of the figure's wrinkled skin and the flowing fabric of the robe. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of Muziano's mastery of the human form.