Two Standing Prisoners in a Niche c. 1549

"Two Standing Prisoners in a Niche" (c. 1549) is a drawing by the Italian Renaissance artist Bernardino Campi. The work depicts two figures, presumably prisoners, standing within a niche, their faces obscured and their bodies draped in loose, flowing robes. The drawing demonstrates Campi's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of human form and drapery. This piece is a testament to the artist's keen observation of the human figure and its interaction with space, characteristic of the High Renaissance style.