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Seated Draped Man [verso]

Seated Draped Man [verso], by Jacopo da Empoli, chalk, 1582
Seated Draped Man [verso], by Jacopo da Empoli, chalk, 1582

Seated Draped Man [verso] is a chalk drawing by the Renaissance artist Jacopo da Empoli. It dates from 1582 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Seated Draped Man [verso] is a drawing created by Jacopo da Empoli in 1582 using red chalk on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a seated man dressed in a long robe, facing away from the viewer, with his head turned to the right. His pose conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, as if lost in thought.

Technique & Style

The artist employed red chalk to achieve a detailed, textured image with visible lines and shading, giving the figure depth and dimension.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.