A Seated Nude Man Pointing to the Right

A Seated Nude Man Pointing to the Right

Francesco Solimena

1702

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

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.

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