Nude Man Seen from Behind [verso]

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

Associated Names
Jacopo Palma il Giovane

Artist, Venetian, 1544 or 1548 - 1628

The image depicts a person drawn in a sketch style. The figure is standing with the back facing the viewer, slightly turned to the left, and the head is tilted back. The facial features are not detailed, with the face turned away, and the hair appears to be short and wavy. The person is not wearing any clothing, and their physique is muscular, with emphasis on the back and legs. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the figure. The background of the image consists of the textured surface of the paper, with some faint sketches or markings visible.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of four sketched figures. The drawing depicts four figures, two on the left which are winged and seated on clouds, addressing two figures on the right, seated with draped clothing. Each figure is rendered with fluid linework, with emphasis on dynamic poses and expressions. The figures exhibit stylized forms typical of studies or preliminary sketches for a larger work. The composition of the drawing is balanced, with the figures arranged diagonally across the page.

Studies for an Annunciation [recto]

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

1548


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: G.P.no:113

Wikidata ID

Q64580067

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