Two Studies of a Seated Male Nude 1536 - 1570

Jacopo Pontormo's "Two Studies of a Seated Male Nude," created between 1536 and 1570, depicts a seated, nude male figure in two different poses. This graphite drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the artist's masterful use of line and shading to capture the human form. Pontormo's distinctive style, marked by elongated proportions and emotional intensity, is evident in this study. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and the anatomical accuracy of the figure reveal his deep engagement with the human body as a subject of artistic exploration. This drawing serves as a testament to Pontormo's skill as a draftsman and his place as a key figure in the Florentine Mannerist movement.