Studies of a Man 1600 - 1700

This anonymous red chalk drawing from the 17th century depicts two studies of a man. The artist has captured the subject's form with precise lines, highlighting the folds of his drapery. The drawing likely served as a study for a larger painting, common practice for artists of the period. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, highlighting the museum's extensive collection of Renaissance and Baroque art. The artist's identity remains unknown, yet the skillful depiction of the human figure underscores their mastery of drawing.