Sitzender Mann mit ausgebreiteten Armen (Segensgestus_) 

This red chalk drawing, created by Italian artist Ventura Salimbeni (1568-1613), depicts a seated man with outstretched arms in a gesture of blessing. The artist uses loose, expressive lines to capture the figure's dynamic pose and flowing drapery. The work, housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies the expressive style of Italian Renaissance drawing and offers a glimpse into the preparatory stages of a larger painting.