The Dusk (one of a pair) 1595 - 1605

Michelangelo's "The Dusk" is a marble sculpture depicting a reclining male figure, part of a pair of sculptures that represented the times of day: Dawn and Dusk. The figure is depicted with a muscular and powerful physique, symbolizing the strength and energy of the early morning or late evening hours. The sculpture is known for its anatomical accuracy and dramatic realism, typical of Michelangelo's High Renaissance style. This particular sculpture is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.