Nude Male Figure 1625 - 1713

"Nude Male Figure" is a red chalk drawing by Carlo Maratti, a prominent Italian artist of the Baroque period, created between 1625 and 1713. This study of the human form, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases Maratti's meticulous attention to anatomical detail and skillful rendering of light and shadow. The figure's relaxed pose and the subtle nuances of his musculature reveal the artist's profound understanding of the human body, emphasizing the classical ideals of beauty and proportion.