Semi-recumbent male nude 1601 - 1661

This charcoal drawing, created between 1601 and 1661 by Francesco Montelatici, depicts a semi-recumbent male nude. The figure is rendered in a dynamic pose, with its body contorted in a powerful display of anatomical accuracy. The artist's meticulous hatching technique gives the drawing a sense of three-dimensionality, highlighting the contours of the figure's musculature. The drawing is a testament to Montelatici's skill as a draftsman and provides a glimpse into the artistic practices of the Baroque period. The work is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.