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Mercury

Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

This is a sketch of a standing male figure. The person has a slightly bent posture, implying movement. The facial features are faint, and the figure appears muscular. The hair is loosely rendered. The figure is nude and holds a staff in one hand with minimal detail. The background has light shading but no specific environmental details. The artwork seems to be an early or rough pencil or charcoal sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1523/1524
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
2964 × 4182 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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