Male nude and arm of bearded man 1504

This is a study by Michelangelo, a prominent artist of the High Renaissance, of a male nude. Created in 1504, the drawing demonstrates Michelangelo's meticulous attention to anatomy, evident in the detailed depiction of the figure's musculature. This anatomical study likely served as preparatory work for a larger composition, hinting at the artist's process. The drawing is a testament to Michelangelo's mastery of the human form, characteristic of his style, and is now housed at the Louvre in Paris.