A half-naked, walking man, seen from the back 1626 - 1678

This red chalk drawing by Dutch artist Karel Du Jardin depicts a half-naked man from behind, standing with his right hand on his hip. Created in the 17th century, the artwork showcases Du Jardin's meticulous attention to detail in capturing the human form, particularly in the musculature and anatomy of the man's back and legs. This study of a single figure is a typical example of academic drawing from the Baroque period, which emphasized realism and naturalism in portraying the human body.