Four Figures Studies, One of a Standing Archer 1624 - 1663

"Four Figures Studies, One of a Standing Archer" is a drawing by Francesco Allegrini, dating from between 1624 and 1663. It depicts a study of four figures, with one of them being an archer. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Allegrini's approach to figure studies, characterized by loose and fluid lines, capturing the movement and anatomy of the human form. This small-scale work highlights the artist's attention to detail and his mastery of draftsmanship. This pen and brown ink drawing is an excellent example of anatomical studies from the Baroque period.