Three male figures, possibly fishermen on a seashole 1684 - 1736

This drawing by Domenico Brandi, dated between 1684 and 1736, depicts three figures, possibly fishermen, on a seashore. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Brandi's use of loose, gestural lines to capture the figures' movements and the dynamic energy of the scene. The composition is simple, but the figures are rendered with anatomical accuracy and a sense of realism, characteristic of Brandi's artistic style. Despite its small size (76 mm x 137 mm), the drawing effectively conveys the rugged beauty of the coastal setting and the human presence within it. The drawing, created in a preparatory stage, demonstrates the importance of sketches in Brandi's creative process.