Draughtsman Drawing a Recumbent Woman 1525

Albrecht Dürer's "Draughtsman Drawing a Recumbent Woman" (1525) is a masterful example of the German Renaissance artist's technical skill and interest in perspective. This woodcut depicts a draughtsman using a grid system to accurately transfer the image of a reclining nude woman onto his drawing, illustrating the scientific principles of linear perspective that fascinated artists of the time. The scene is realistically rendered, with meticulous detail given to the artist's tools, the woman's pose, and the surrounding environment. The work is a testament to Dürer's dedication to both artistic beauty and scientific accuracy, showcasing his role as a pioneer of Renaissance art and science.