A Shepherd Addressing a Seated Male Nude 1675 - 1749

"A Shepherd Addressing a Seated Male Nude" is a drawing created by Alessandro Magnasco, a prominent Italian artist, sometime between 1675 and 1749. The drawing, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, depicts a shepherd, staff in hand, gesturing toward a seated nude figure, both figures sketched in brown ink on a light blue background. This drawing, characteristic of Magnasco's style, highlights his interest in capturing the human figure through dynamic poses and expressive gestures.