Caryatid, after Perino del Vaga drawing in Albertina 1515 - 1525

This anonymous drawing from the early 16th century is a study for a caryatid, a sculpted figure used as a structural support. The figure is depicted in a standing pose, clad in a flowing robe and a decorative headdress. The artist, likely influenced by the work of Perino del Vaga, has captured the classical form and drapery with precise detail, indicating a keen understanding of Renaissance aesthetics. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides valuable insights into the design process of 16th-century art.