Who created "Study of a Standing Male Nude"?

Study of a Standing Male Nude was created by Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century in 16th century.

When was "Study of a Standing Male Nude" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Study of a Standing Male Nude"?

Study of a Standing Male Nude is Pen and brown ink over black chalk.

Is "Study of a Standing Male Nude" in the public domain?

Yes, Study of a Standing Male Nude is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Study of a Standing Male Nude

Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century

16th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink over black chalk

Dimensions

14 x 6 7/8 in. (35.6 x 17.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1957

Accession Number

57.658.293

Tags

Male Nudes

Art Historical Context

This delicate *Study of a Standing Male Nude*, created by an anonymous Netherlandish artist in the 16th century, exemplifies the Northern Renaissance fascination with the human form. During this era, artists across the Netherlands and beyond drew inspiration from classical antiquity and emerging humanist ideals, using nude studies as essential exercises to master anatomy and proportion. Such preparatory sketches were vital for larger paintings or sculptures, bridging meticulous observation with artistic invention. Executed in pen and brown ink over black chalk on paper (14 x 6 7/8 in.), the w...

Study of a Standing Male Nude

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