Upper part of a seated male nude and a father of the church 1534 - 1566

This 16th-century red chalk drawing, attributed to an anonymous artist, features two figures: the upper portion of a seated male nude and a seated "father of the church" (likely a prominent religious figure) studying a book. The drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the artist's focus on anatomy and gesture. The loose, gestural lines, characteristic of preliminary sketches, suggest this work was likely created as a study for a larger composition. The rough, unfinished nature of the work also highlights its importance for understanding the artistic process and development during the Renaissance.