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Nude Man Seen from Behind [verso]

Jacopo Palma il Giovane , 1588

Nude Man Seen from Behind [verso], by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, ink, 1588
Nude Man Seen from Behind [verso], by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, ink, 1588

Nude Man Seen from Behind [verso] is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Jacopo Palma il Giovane. It dates from 1588 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Nude Man Seen from Behind is a drawing created by Jacopo Palma il Giovane in 1588 using pen and brown ink on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a standing male nude viewed from behind, with his feet apart and back slightly arched, conveying a sense of movement and tension through the artist's economical use of line.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink, the work showcases the artist's skill in creating depth and volume with minimal lines, demonstrating a mastery of draftsmanship.

Artist & collection

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