Studies van verschillende mannelijke figuren 1710 - 1767

"Studies van verschillende mannelijke figuren" (Studies of Various Male Figures) is a pen and ink drawing created by Dutch artist Leonard Schenk (1696-1767) sometime between 1710 and 1767. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features five figures: a seated, muscled man holding a staff, a man standing with a staff and a cup, a standing man holding a sword, a kneeling man holding a staff, and an angel in flight. The detailed anatomical studies are typical of Schenk's work, reflecting his interest in classical art and the human form. This drawing highlights the artist's skill in capturing the nuances of human anatomy and movement.