Two Nymphs Carrying a Third 1544 - 1550

This is a preparatory drawing, or "bozzetto," by Francesco Primaticcio, a Mannerist artist, for a larger composition. Dated 1544-1550, the drawing depicts three female nudes in a dynamic pose. The piece is characteristic of Primaticcio's style, which often featured classical mythology and elegant figures. The sketch, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the artist's approach to composition and anatomy, and provides insight into his creative process.