Figures and Legs (verso)

Jacopo Tintoretto

1578

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Nude

About this work

This sketch shows a few quick, rough drawings of people. Mostly, you see legs, arms, and hands—no faces. The lines are loose and fast, like the artist was testing shapes. The paper is old and tan, with some smudges. The artist left some parts unfinished, like the top of the head. This was likely practice for a bigger work. The chalk looks soft, with no hard outlines. Next, check out Tintoretto, Jacopo for more of his sketchy style.