Ecorché 1761 - 1799

Michael Henry Spang’s “Ecorché” (1761-1799) is a bronze sculpture of a male figure with exposed musculature, or *écorché*, displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This anatomical study, depicting a human body with visible muscles and tendons, was a popular motif during the Renaissance as it helped artists better understand and represent the human form. Spang, a German sculptor known for his anatomical studies, captures the intricate details of human anatomy in this compelling and detailed sculpture, a testament to the scientific and artistic advancements of the 18th century.