Figure of a Man Throwing Stones (recto); Study of a Man (?) (verso) 1568 - 1640

"Figure of a Man Throwing Stones (recto); Study of a Man (?) (verso)" is a red chalk drawing by Cavaliere d'Arpino (Giuseppe Cesari) from the late 16th or early 17th century. The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a nude male figure from behind, his left arm raised in a gesture of throwing, possibly stones. The piece is a study in anatomy and movement, showcasing d'Arpino's mastery of draftsmanship. The artist's signature, while not directly visible in the image, is often found on the verso of drawings, hinting at its purpose as a preparatory study for a larger work.