Mannelijk naakt knielend op één knie, de linkerarm gestrekt 1700 - 1800

This anonymous red chalk drawing, dated between 1700 and 1800, depicts a male nude kneeling on one knee with his left arm outstretched. The figure's anatomy is meticulously rendered, highlighting the artist's keen observation of the human form. The background suggests a landscape setting, with subtle details of foliage and a distant mountain range. This academic study, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, likely served as a preparatory sketch for a larger painting or sculpture, showcasing the importance of figure studies in the development of artistic skill.