Study of a Back 

Giulio Cesare Procaccini’s “Study of a Back” is a small, detailed drawing of a male figure’s back. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, with his shoulders turned slightly away from the viewer and his head tilted to the side, giving the impression of movement. The artist’s skill in anatomical rendering is evident in the depiction of the figure’s musculature, with a particular focus on the intricate detail of the back muscles. This drawing is likely a preparatory study for a larger work and exemplifies Procaccini's masterful use of line and shadow to capture the human form.