Nude Study 1515

"Nude Study" is a red chalk drawing created by the Italian High Renaissance master Raphael in 1515. This study is an example of Raphael's mastery of anatomy and drawing, focusing on the male form, particularly the legs and back. The drawing's composition features two nude figures standing in different poses, with one holding a staff and the other stretching out his arm. "Nude Study" exemplifies Raphael's interest in human anatomy and its role in achieving idealized depictions of the human form. The drawing is currently housed in the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria.