Artwork
Study of a Standing Male Nude: Saint Sebastian
Study of a Standing Male Nude: Saint Sebastian is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jacopo Confortini. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: Confortini; 198
About this work
Overview
This drawing, Study of a Standing Male Nude: Saint Sebastian, is a work on paper by Jacopo Confortini, dated to 1601.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a standing male nude, likely representing Saint Sebastian, with his weight shifted onto one leg. His curly hair and turned head add a sense of movement to the relaxed pose.
Technique & Style
Confortini employed black chalk and stumping on buff laid paper to achieve a range of tonal values. Hatching and cross-hatching create depth and texture, subtly defining the model's musculature.
History & Provenance
Created in 1601, this drawing is an example of Confortini's work during the early 17th century.
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