Half figuur van een jongeling die een schaal (?) omhoog heft 1530s

This red chalk drawing, titled "Half figuur van een jongeling die een schaal (?) omhoog heft," created by Italian artist Parmigianino in the 1530s, depicts a young man holding a tray. The work is characteristic of the artist's elongated figures, a hallmark of the Mannerist style which emphasizes artificiality and elegance over realism. This study, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into Parmigianino's creative process, showcasing his mastery of line and composition.