Proportiestudie van het lichaam van Apollo Belvedere 1747

Jan Punt's "Proportiestudie van het lichaam van Apollo Belvedere" (1747) is a detailed anatomical study of the famous statue of Apollo Belvedere. The drawing is presented on a grid, demonstrating Punt's interest in classical proportions and the ideals of beauty as expressed in ancient Greek sculpture. The grid helps viewers understand the geometric principles that underlie the statue's perfect form. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into 18th-century artistic practices and the continued reverence for ancient Greek art.