Reading Maria 

This charcoal drawing by Albrecht Dürer, a master of the Northern Renaissance, depicts a woman in a contemplative pose. She is cloaked in a voluminous, heavily draped garment which falls around her in intricate folds. The simple composition and detailed shading of the fabric showcases Dürer's mastery of draftsmanship and his ability to capture the delicate nuances of light and shadow. The drawing, a study in form and composition, exemplifies Dürer's meticulous attention to detail and his fascination with human anatomy.