Seated Goddess Diana (recto); Studies of a Nude Male Torso Seen from the Rear, and a leg (verso) 1517 - 1527

This red chalk drawing by Parmigianino, a leading artist of the High Renaissance, depicts the Roman goddess Diana, known for her hunting prowess, seated in a relaxed pose. Dating from the 1510s, the drawing exemplifies Parmigianino's distinctive elongated proportions and graceful lines, hallmarks of his style. This study, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artist's masterful ability to capture the human form through delicate, nuanced strokes.