Studies van een zittend en staand mannelijk naakt 1703 - 1775

Louis Fabritius Dubourg created these nude studies with pen in brown ink. The male figure, arms raised, appears in two forms – seated and standing. This gesture of upraised arms is deeply embedded in our collective memory. We see it echoed across time, from ancient orants in early Christian art, beseeching the divine, to supplicants throughout antiquity. Consider the emotional weight it carries. It speaks of vulnerability, surrender, or a desperate plea, engaging viewers on a primal, subconscious level. But, the symbolism shifts. In some contexts, it signifies triumph, as in depictions of victorious athletes. The pose is echoed through art history, reappearing in countless iterations. The gesture persists, a testament to its enduring power to convey profound human emotion. Its cyclical progression continues, evolving in meaning, yet always resonating deeply within our shared cultural consciousness.