Two Seated Male Figures Within Spandrels 1500 - 1563

This drawing, "Two Seated Male Figures Within Spandrels," was created by Andrea Schiavone, an Italian artist who was active in Venice during the 16th century. Schiavone's work is known for its lively, expressive figures and dramatic use of light and shadow. The drawing, executed in brown wash and pen, features two figures in a dramatic pose, a common theme for the artist. Schiavone's work often depicted biblical scenes and subjects from Classical mythology, but this drawing is unattributed to any specific scene, and likely served as a study for a larger composition. It is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.