Studie naar het standbeeld genaamd de Albani Antinous 1781

This black chalk drawing by Jean Grandjean, created in 1781, depicts a study of the "Albani Antinous" statue. Antinous was a young man of exceptional beauty and the lover of Roman emperor Hadrian. The drawing captures the statue's youthful form, with a focus on anatomical accuracy and the play of light and shadow. Grandjean, who died the same year, is known for his meticulous studies of classical sculpture, and this piece exemplifies his mastery of the medium.