Personificatie van Dag 1534

"Personificatie van Dag" (Personification of Day), is a black chalk drawing created by an anonymous artist in 1534. It depicts a nude male figure reclining on a draped cloth, likely representing the personification of day. The artist utilizes a meticulous hatching technique to render the figure's musculature and the folds of fabric, showcasing the detail and skill of the artist in the Renaissance period. This drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a testament to the study of anatomy and the pursuit of realism that characterized artistic practice during this era.