Torso. Belvedere. Front view of the antique sculpture. 1628 - 1629

Willem Panneels' "Torso. Belvedere. Front view of the antique sculpture" (1628-1629) is a detailed pencil drawing of a classical sculpture. The artist meticulously captures the musculature and form of the torso, highlighting the beauty of the antique sculpture through his precise lines and shading. This drawing is a testament to Panneels' skill in representing the human form and his keen observation of classical art. His works are characterized by their meticulous detail and anatomical precision, demonstrating the influence of the Renaissance artistic tradition. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a fine example of the artist's study of classical sculpture.