Three Sketches: Fortitude, a Sandal, and Grotesques (recto); Sketches of Grotesques, and Roman Cuirass (verso) 1560s

"Three Sketches: Fortitude, a Sandal, and Grotesques (recto); Sketches of Grotesques, and Roman Cuirass (verso)" is an anonymous drawing from the 1560s held at The Art Institute of Chicago. The drawing features a female figure in Roman armor standing over a lion, the symbol of Fortitude. The sketch, created with pen and ink, demonstrates the artist's masterful use of line to create a sense of depth and volume. The drawing's detailed treatment of the figure's anatomy and drapery reveals the artist's keen interest in classical art and the human form. This drawing is a valuable example of the study of form and figure during the Renaissance and represents the artist's practice of sketching for later use in their work.