Liggende mandlig model 1634 - 1670

Karel van Mander III's "Liggende mandlig model" (1634-1670) is a graphite drawing depicting a reclining male nude. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the artist's keen observation of human anatomy. The precise details of the figure's musculature and pose, rendered with meticulous shading, reveal van Mander's mastery of drawing techniques. As a study of the human form, it exemplifies the academic tradition of the time, where artists strived for anatomical accuracy. The drawing's composition and subtle nuances in shading contribute to a sense of realism and depth, capturing the figure's weight and relaxed posture.