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Figures and Legs (verso)

Jacopo Tintoretto

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of anatomical studies featuring muscular forms. The image contains sketches of limbs and torsos in different poses, capturing the details and contours of human musculature. The lines are confident and expressive, hinting at a study of human anatomy. Each form is depicted in different states of motion, showing an understanding of static and dynamic positions.

Artwork Details

Date
1575/1580
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3872 × 3355 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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