Two Male Figures in Half-Length Conversing 1550 - 1599

"Two Male Figures in Half-Length Conversing" is a red chalk drawing from the 16th century by an anonymous artist. It depicts two bearded men in conversation, their figures cropped at the chest. The artist's skillful rendering of the figures' anatomy, particularly their hands, suggests a high level of skill. This drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and its dimensions are 11 7/16 x 11 1/4 inches. The artwork is a prime example of the use of red chalk drawing in Renaissance Italy.