Mercury

About this work

This drawing shows a lone figure standing sideways, naked except for a hat. The lines are loose and sketchy, like quick pencil strokes. The paper is light beige, and the dark marks stand out against it. The figure’s pose is a bit off—one leg is bent, and the arms hang loosely. The hat looks like it might be a winged helmet, but it’s not clear. Next, look up Parmigianino to see how he played with strange, stretched-out figures.