Copy of the Good Thief, From the Last Judgement of Michelangelo 1570

This drawing, "Copy of the Good Thief, From the Last Judgement of Michelangelo," was made by Bartolomeo Passerotti. The sepia ink on paper presents a muscular figure caught in dynamic tension. Passerotti meticulously renders the human form through cross-hatching and varied line weights. This creates a sense of depth and volume. The figure's pose, reaching upward with strained muscles, conveys an intense physicality. This recalls Michelangelo's interest in the expressive potential of the human body. The drawing invites us to consider the Renaissance fascination with classical ideals and anatomy. It also challenges fixed meanings by presenting a figure from a larger narrative. The incompleteness and focus on a single figure allows for a deeper engagement with the emotional and physical struggle of the subject, reflecting the era's shifting artistic and philosophical concerns.