Knielend mannelijk naakt, van achteren gezien 1800

This 1800 etching by Johann Friedrich Bolt, titled "Knielend mannelijk naakt, van achteren gezien" depicts a nude male figure from behind, kneeling on a block and leaning forward. The precise anatomical detail of the figure's back, muscles, and limbs speaks to the artist’s focus on studying the human form. The simplicity of the composition and the use of shading create a sense of realism and dimensionality, typical of the academic art style. This etching, housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides an intimate glimpse into Bolt's approach to anatomical studies, highlighting the importance of the nude as a subject for artistic exploration.