Academic Study of a Male Nude in the same Pose as a Figure in Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgement’ in the Sistine Chapel, Rome

Academic Study of a Male Nude in the same Pose as a Figure in Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgement’ in the Sistine Chapel, Rome is a painting by William Etty. 



The artwork depicts a nude male figure, seen from the knees up, leaning against a large wooden cross. The figure is positioned with his back slightly arched, his left arm raised and resting on the cross, and his right arm slightly bent. His head is turned downward, and his gaze is directed towards the ground. 



The figure's body is rendered with detail, showing musculature and the subtle contours of the flesh. The skin tone is pale, and the figure is draped with a simple white cloth around his lower body. 



The background is dark and indistinct, with hints of a rocky landscape and a suggestion of water in the lower right corner. The cross is prominently featured, its dark brown wood contrasting with the pale skin of the figure. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative.



The painting's dimensions are 0.622 meters wide and 0.749 meters high. It is housed at Anglesey Abbey. The date of the artwork is not specified.