Nude Woman on her Knees 

This is a drawing by the High Renaissance master Michelangelo. Created sometime during his prolific career, this artwork is a study of the human form. The model is depicted nude, kneeling with her back to the viewer, and her head tilted down. The lines and shading of the drawing demonstrate Michelangelo's masterful understanding of anatomy, giving a lifelike and three-dimensional effect to the figure. Michelangelo's drawings were often preparatory studies for larger works, and this one provides a glimpse into his creative process.