Man Seated on the Ground, Seen from Behind (recto)

1504

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Man Seated on the Ground, Seen from Behind (recto) is a 1504 by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1504 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing depicts a nude man seated on the ground, viewed from behind. His head is turned to the right, and his left arm is extended forward, while his right arm is bent at the elbow. The figure is rendered in dark lines on a light background, with some shading to suggest volume. The drawing is executed in a simple yet expressive style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The focus is on the overall pose and gesture of the figure, rather than on intricate details or textures. For more information on this style of drawing, explore the Renaissance movement.