Nude sketch and study of the head in a turban for the figure of Joseph of Arimathea to the painting ‘Entombment’ by Józef Simmler

Nude sketch and study of the head in a turban for the figure of Joseph of Arimathea to the painting ‘Entombment’ 1850

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This pencil sketch by Józef Simmler, dated 1850, is a study for the figure of Joseph of Arimathea in Simmler's painting "Entombment." The drawing depicts a nude male figure kneeling and a separate study of a head wearing a turban. Simmler's use of graphite creates subtle shading and highlights the form of the body, emphasizing the anatomical details and the figure's pose. These preliminary studies exemplify the artist's meticulous approach to his work and offer insight into his creative process.