Figure of a Man [recto] 

This is a charcoal drawing by Ventura Salimbeni, a prominent Italian artist of the late 16th and early 17th century. This drawing features a single figure, a man standing in a pose that is both elegant and naturalistic. The artist's use of charcoal creates a sense of immediacy and captures the subtle nuances of the subject's form. Salimbeni's works often explored themes of the human figure, particularly those that conveyed the beauty and grace of his time. His skill in capturing the likeness of his subjects is evident in this drawing, allowing us to appreciate his artistic talent through the simple medium of charcoal.