Female Nude 1506

Albrecht Durer's "Female Nude" (1506) is a masterful example of Renaissance art, showcasing Durer's unparalleled skill in depicting the human form. The engraving, housed in the British Museum, presents a standing nude woman in a contrapposto pose, her weight shifted onto one leg while her other leg is relaxed. The use of intricate lines and hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the anatomical details of the figure. The delicate, almost ethereal quality of the woman's face emphasizes the idealized beauty of the Renaissance, while the inclusion of a compass and other geometrical shapes underscores the importance of mathematical principles in Durer's art.