Standing Nude Warrior, possibly Mars, with Shield by Francesco Albani

Standing Nude Warrior, possibly Mars, with Shield n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, inorganic-material, chalk, black-chalk

drawing

toned paper

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

paper

ink

inorganic-material

coloured pencil

coffee painting

underpainting

chalk

water

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

italy

black-chalk

watercolor

"Standing Nude Warrior, possibly Mars, with Shield" is a drawing by Francesco Albani, an Italian painter and draftsman of the Baroque period. The drawing features a standing, nude male figure, possibly Mars, the Roman god of war. He is depicted wearing a helmet with a plume and a cloak draped over his shoulder. The drawing is a study for a larger composition, and it showcases Albani's skill in depicting the human form with anatomical accuracy and expressive detail. The drawing is part of the collection at The Art Institute of Chicago, and it is a fine example of Albani's talent for figurative drawing.