Naaktstudies van een jongetje 1787 - 1808

This drawing titled *Naaktstudies van een jongetje* (Nude Studies of a Young Boy) was created by Dutch artist Jan Brandes between 1787 and 1808. It's a graphite drawing depicting a young boy in various poses and views, including a frontal view, side profile, and back view. This piece exemplifies the artist’s focus on anatomical study, prevalent during the Neoclassical period, where the human form served as a central subject for artistic exploration. The delicate hatching and shading techniques employed by Brandes contribute to the realistic portrayal of the young boy’s anatomy.