Male Back With a Flag, Chalk drawing in Albertina, Austria
The Male Back With a Flag drawing displays the muscular structure of a flag bearer through precise anatomical details and shading techniques.
Created in 1504, this chalk drawing served as a preparatory sketch for Michelangelo's intended mural The Battle of Cascina at Palazzo della Signoria.
The drawing represents flag bearers who performed communication functions during Renaissance military operations through coordinated flag movements and signals.
The artwork measures 19.6 centimeters in height and 27 centimeters in width, requiring specific conservation methods due to its light sensitivity.
The drawing demonstrates Michelangelo's technical expertise in depicting human form through the detailed representation of back muscles and movement.
Inception: 1504
Creator: Michelangelo
Height: 19.6 cm
Width: 27 cm
Made from material: chalk
GPS coordinates: 48.20417,16.36778
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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