Study for Juno (or Diana) with a Peacock 1584 - 1585

Lazzaro Tavarone's "Study for Juno (or Diana) with a Peacock" is a pen-and-ink drawing that showcases the Italian artist's meticulous approach to figure studies. The piece, created between 1584 and 1585, depicts a female figure, possibly Juno or Diana, standing with a peacock. The gridded structure of the drawing reveals the artist's focus on precise proportions and anatomical accuracy. The work, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Tavarone's mastery of draftsmanship and his contribution to the Italian Renaissance style.