1662
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Standing Man Leaning on a Stick is a 1662 ink by Salvator Rosa, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man standing sideways, leaning on a stick. His loose clothes cling to his body, and one hand rests on his hip. The lines are quick and rough, with some shading to show folds in the fabric and shadows under his feet. The artist used ink and wash to create a simple but lively figure. The paper looks old, with a yellowish tint, and the strokes feel hurried, like a quick study. If you like this style, check out more by Rosa, Salvator.
Salvator Rosa (1615 – 15 March 1673) is best known today as an Italian Baroque painter, whose romanticised landscapes and history paintings, often set in dark and untamed nature, exerted considerable influence from the 17th century into the early 19th century.
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