Seated Figure of Mercury 1524 - 1526
parmigianino
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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pencil drawing
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underpainting
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pencil work
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male-nude
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watercolor
Parmigianino's "Seated Figure of Mercury," a 16th-century black chalk drawing, showcases the artist's mastery of figure drawing and anatomical accuracy. The elongated, graceful pose of Mercury, the Roman messenger god, with his winged helmet and staff, exemplifies the Mannerist style's emphasis on elegance and sophistication. This highly detailed study, executed in a delicate and precise manner, demonstrates Parmigianino's interest in the human form and classical mythology.
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