Who painted Standing Male Figure?

Standing Male Figure was painted by Cigoli in 1612.

Where can I see Standing Male Figure?

Standing Male Figure is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Standing Male Figure?

Standing Male Figure is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Standing Male Figure

Cigoli , 1612

Standing Male Figure is a drawing by the Baroque artist Cigoli. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1929.555
Credit line: The Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund

About this work

Overview

The Standing Male Figure is a drawing created by Cigoli around 1612, during his transition from Florence to Rome.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a solitary male figure in a contemplative pose, with his right arm outstretched and his left arm holding a small object, dressed in a long robe and cloak.

Technique & Style

Cigoli's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the subject's face and hands, and conveying a mood of quiet contemplation.

History & Provenance

The drawing reflects Cigoli's training in Florence and his adaptation to the Roman artistic environment, marking a period of transition in his style from late Mannerist to early Baroque.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cigoli

Lodovico or Ludovico Cardi (21 September 1559 – 8 June 1613), also known as Cigoli, was an Italian painter and architect of the late Mannerist and early Baroque period, trained and active in his early career in…