Kicking Player 1530

This drawing, "Kicking Player," was created by the Italian artist Jacopo Pontormo around 1530. The study depicts a nude male figure in an exaggerated pose, kicking with his right leg and reaching up with his left arm. The figure's contorted pose and dramatic expression, along with the artist’s signature at the bottom, suggest this work was a preliminary study for a larger painting. Pontormo’s style is known for its elongated figures, heightened emotions, and dynamic compositions, reflecting the Mannerist movement that emerged in Florence during the 16th century. This drawing can be seen in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.