Standing Male Nude Seen from Behind c. 1590

This red chalk drawing by Pietro Faccini from c. 1590 depicts a standing male nude seen from behind. The figure is rendered with remarkable anatomical accuracy and a sense of dynamism. Faccini, known for his figure studies, likely created this work as a preparatory drawing for a larger painting. The simplicity of the composition and the emphasis on the male form exemplify the aesthetic principles of the late Renaissance. The drawing's understated elegance and masterful depiction of the human body showcase Faccini's talent as a draftsman.