Naakte man met hoofddoek bij een vuur 1679 - 1728

This etching by Jean-Baptiste de Poilly, created between 1679 and 1728, depicts a nude man with a turban seated before a fire. The figure is positioned in a dramatic pose, his body contorted and his gaze intense. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts of light and dark, emphasizes the figure's musculature and adds a sense of drama to the scene. The figure's nudity and the presence of the fire suggest a theme of sacrifice or suffering, making this a powerful and thought-provoking work of art.