Studies for a Nude Woman Seen from the Front (recto); Four Standing Male Nudes, Venus, and Cupid (verso) 1500 - 1600

This anonymous drawing from the 16th century, titled *Studies for a Nude Woman Seen from the Front (recto); Four Standing Male Nudes, Venus, and Cupid (verso)*, is a classic example of a preparatory study. The artist uses black chalk on paper to depict the human form, focusing on anatomical details and proportions. The sketch is a fragment of a larger composition and shows the artist's working process, highlighting the importance of study and practice in Renaissance art. The work is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.