Bound man with a cloak over his shoulders, and a study for his right arm 1600 - 1700

This anonymous drawing from the 17th century shows a bound man with a cloak over his shoulders. The study of the bound man is sketched on a grid, and the artist has also included a study for the man's right arm. The drawing, likely a preparatory sketch, is held at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This drawing is an example of academic study, a key genre of the 17th century, which prioritized anatomical detail and the application of classical principles. The artist's focus on the figure's anatomy and the gesture of the hands suggests a potential connection to the development of a larger composition.