Standing Youth Holding a Club (recto); Temptation of Adam and Eve (verso) 1435 - 1465

This drawing, created by the Early Renaissance artist Domenico Veneziano between 1435 and 1465, showcases the artist's mastery of human anatomy. It depicts a standing male nude figure, possibly intended as a study for a larger composition. The figure is rendered in a delicate silverpoint, highlighting the artist's interest in anatomical accuracy and naturalism, characteristic of Early Renaissance drawing. The drawing is an excellent example of the preparatory studies artists of this period often undertook to refine their skills and prepare for larger paintings.