A Seated Nude Man Pointing to the Right
1702
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1702
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing is called A Seated Nude Man Pointing to the Right. It was made during the Baroque period, which was known for dramatic lighting and intense emotions in art. The artist used black chalk on laid paper to create it, which is a simple yet effective medium. You can learn more about the movement that inspired this work at the movement: Baroque.