Who created "Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised"?

Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised was created by Simone Cantarini in 1612–48.

When was "Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised" created?

This artwork was created 1612–48.

What medium is "Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised"?

Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised is Red chalk, a few white highlights, on beige paper.

Is "Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised" in the public domain?

Yes, Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised

Simone Cantarini

1612–48

Medium

Red chalk, a few white highlights, on beige paper

Dimensions

13 5/16 x 10 1/2in. (33.8 x 26.7cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1969

Accession Number

69.1

Tags

MenPortraits

Art Historical Context

In the intimate world of 17th-century Italian drawings, Simone Cantarini *Half-Figure of a Youth His Right Arm Raised* the Baroque era's fascination with dynamic human form. Born in Pesaro in 1612 and dying at 36, Cantarini was a leading figure in the Bolog school, trained under masters like Guido Reni. works blend classical elegance with emotional expressiveness, often serving as preparatory studies for paintings or engravings. This piece, created during his short but brilliant career (1612–48), depicts a young man in a poised, upward gesture—perhaps evoking youthful vigor or classical antiqu...

About the Artist

Simone Cantarini · 1612–1648

He was one of the most eminent pupils of Guido Reni and one of the most gifted engravers in the tradition of the Carracci. He had a strong personality and developed a highly original style, which united aspects of Bolognese classicism with a bold naturalism. Comment on works: Religious

Half-Figure of a Youth with His Right Arm Raised

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