Male Figure Running 1582 - 1647

This pen-and-ink drawing by Giovanni Lanfranco, titled "Male Figure Running," showcases the artist's masterful understanding of human anatomy and movement. The dynamic pose of the figure, captured with a sense of energy and fluidity, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the essence of motion. Executed during the Baroque period, the drawing demonstrates Lanfranco's mastery of draftsmanship, which he would later apply to his monumental frescoes and paintings. The study, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the preparatory nature of drawings in the creative process of this Italian master.