Standing Male Nude with Staff n.d.

This anonymous charcoal drawing depicts a standing male nude holding a staff. The figure is rendered in a realistic style, with a focus on anatomical detail and the subtle play of light and shadow. The composition is simple, but effective, with the figure placed against a plain background that allows the viewer to focus on the subject's form. The drawing is likely a preparatory study for a larger work, and its unfinished quality gives it a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. This artwork is a prime example of the study of the human figure, popular during the Renaissance period, and is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.