Allegorical Figure with a Cat and a Pig c. 1530

This delicate pen and ink drawing by Florentine artist Jacopo di Giovanni di Francesco, also known as Jacopo Pontormo, is a study for a larger composition. It depicts a nude female figure, possibly a mythological goddess, standing draped in flowing fabric. The figure is depicted with great anatomical detail, characteristic of Pontormo’s meticulous style. The artist’s fascination with classical antiquity is evident in the figure's pose and the inclusion of a cat and a pig, symbols of the Roman goddess Diana. Created around 1530, this preparatory drawing showcases Pontormo’s mastery of draftsmanship and his talent for capturing the human form with precision and grace.