A Seated Man
1711
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1711
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a man sitting with his head turned to the side. He's wearing old-fashioned clothes and has a gentle face. The artist used red chalk to create this drawing, which is a simple yet effective medium. The man's pose seems relaxed, and his facial expression is calm. This suggests that the artist was trying to convey a sense of quiet contemplation. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
![Seated Draped Man [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/e4aec542e44bf41e/thumb.webp)
![A Comic Actor Dressed as a Gentleman [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/e5df5dc0f9bcc859/thumb.webp)
![Magdalene Washing the Feet of Christ with Eight Disciples Looking On [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/25318e941cc7fc91/thumb.webp)
![The Adoration of the Magi [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2cfd5d76b55e821e/thumb.webp)
![Penitent Magdalene with Angels in a Landscape [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/329b67c038e377df/thumb.webp)
