Male Figure Study 16th-17th century

This 16th-17th century pen and brown ink study of a male figure, by Venetian artist Palma il Giovane, is a prime example of an academic drawing, a common exercise for artists during the Renaissance. The work, part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the human form through a series of expressive lines, highlighting muscle definition and dynamic poses. These studies served as preparatory works for larger paintings or frescos, and also provided a platform for exploring anatomical detail and composition.