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Study of a Standing Male Nude: Saint Sebastian

Jacopo Confortini

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body sketch of a standing male figure. The man has his feet slightly apart, hands behind his back, head turned to the side with a neutral expression. He has wavy shoulder-length hair and a muscular body, without clothing or visible jewelry. He stands against a textured backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-17th century
Medium
black chalk, with stumping, on buff laid paper
Dimensions
5810 × 9861 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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