Zittend mannelijk naakt, naar links, de armen op de rug 1789 - 1853

"Zittend mannelijk naakt, naar links, de armen op de rug" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Jan Willem Pieneman. Created between 1789 and 1853, the drawing depicts a seated male nude figure, positioned with his left arm raised and pointing towards the viewer. Pieneman, known for his history paintings and portraits, employed this study as a preparatory drawing for a larger work, demonstrating his meticulous approach to capturing the human form in the Neoclassical style. The drawing, held in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Pieneman’s artistic process and showcases his mastery of anatomical accuracy and the nuances of light and shadow.