Sheet of Studies, Including a Roman Head, a Male Figure on a Pyre, and a Colonnade. 1746 - 1799

"Sheet of Studies, Including a Roman Head, a Male Figure on a Pyre, and a Colonnade" is a drawing by Spanish artist Luis Paret y Alcázar, made sometime between 1746 and 1799. The sheet depicts a number of studies for a larger composition, including a Roman head, a male figure lying on a pyre, and a section of a colonnade. The drawing is a testament to Paret’s skill in capturing the human form, particularly his ability to render anatomical detail in a dynamic and expressive manner. The work is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.