Study of a man with a Drill

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Musée Bonnat, Bayonne, France

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This is a pen and ink drawing by the renowned German artist Albrecht Durer, a master of the Northern Renaissance. The artwork depicts a man in meticulous detail, captured in a moment of exertion as he operates a drill. The meticulous depiction of the figure’s anatomy and the tool showcases Durer’s fascination with realism and observation. This study, now housed in the Musée Bonnat in Bayonne, France, is a testament to Durer's skill in capturing the essence of human labor and the intricacies of the human form.