Two Men Seen Three- Quarter Length 1615 - 1673

"Two Men Seen Three-Quarter Length" is a pen and wash drawing created by Italian Baroque painter Salvator Rosa between 1615 and 1673. Rosa's distinctive style, characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro and expressive brushwork, is evident in this study, which depicts two figures in three-quarter length, one holding a staff. The drawing's loose and gestural lines suggest a quick sketch made for later use in a larger composition. It is likely a preparatory study for a larger painting, demonstrating Rosa's masterful skill in capturing the human form.