Statue of Castor
This energetic sketch captures the mythological figure Castor in a moment of dramatic tension, his arm raised high as if commanding attention. Rendered in warm, reddish tones, the artist uses careful hatching to model the muscular torso and the heavy folds of drapery cascading down the side. The inscription 'Castora' at the bottom and the initials 'CP fe' suggest this is a study by Cornelis Pronk, likely copying a famous antique statue to master the classical form. It’s a perfect example of academic training, where artists learned anatomy and composition by dissecting the poses of ancient heroes.