Man en drie andere figuurtjes 1550 - 1620

This red chalk drawing, "Man en drie andere figuurtjes," is a preparatory sketch for a larger painting by the renowned Italian artist Paolo Veronese. Created sometime between 1550 and 1620, the sketch features a man, likely a biblical figure, with three other figures in the background. The loose and gestural lines of the drawing, a hallmark of Veronese's style, demonstrate the artist's masterful understanding of anatomy and composition, providing insight into his process of developing the final composition of a painting. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the creative mind of one of the most celebrated artists of the Venetian Renaissance.