Two Standing Male Nudes 1548 - 1550

"Two Standing Male Nudes" is an anonymous drawing created between 1548 and 1550, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The drawing showcases two nude male figures, one standing facing forward and the other in profile, their anatomical details rendered with meticulous detail. The artist's focus on the human form reflects the prevailing artistic interest of the High Renaissance in anatomical study and the pursuit of ideal beauty. The pen and ink medium lends a sense of fluidity to the lines, capturing the subtle contours and musculature of the bodies.