Young Peasant Seated on the Ground [recto] 

This red chalk drawing by Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Crespi depicts a young peasant seated on the ground. The study is likely a preparatory drawing for a larger work, which is typical of Crespi's artistic practice. The artist was known for his detailed portrayals of everyday life and the human figure, and this drawing demonstrates his skill in capturing the realistic form and posture of his subject. The drawing's muted tones and careful rendering of the peasant's simple clothing and pose highlight Crespi's interest in depicting the lives of ordinary people.