Standing male with a hoe 1601 - 1661

Francesco Montelatici's "Standing Male with a Hoe," a graphite drawing on paper, showcases the artist's keen eye for anatomical detail. Executed in the 17th century, the work depicts a nude male figure in a dynamic pose, holding a hoe in his right hand. The artist's use of subtle lines and shading conveys the figure's musculature and movement, capturing the essence of a worker. The drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to the artist's mastery of the human form and serves as a valuable example of preparatory studies for larger compositions.