Gabriel Raphael Costa born at Smyrna 1719

The signature at the bottom reads *"Gabriel Raphael Costa born at Smyrna 1719"*, but this is likely the subject’s name, not the artist’s.

This sketch shows a man sitting on a low wall or ledge, dressed in loose, old-fashioned clothes. He wears a hat and holds a large sheet of paper with lines and notes—maybe music or plans. His legs are crossed, one foot bare, the other in a slipper. The drawing is simple, with quick strokes and soft shading.

The signature at the bottom reads *"Gabriel Raphael Costa born at Smyrna 1719"*, but this is likely the subject’s name, not the artist’s. The style looks rough and fast, like a quick study.

If you like this sketchy style, look up Baroque for more dramatic, lively drawings.