Study of Anatomy (A Youth Drawing an Ecorché of a Standing Man) 1550 - 1600

This anonymous 16th-century drawing, entitled "Study of Anatomy (A Youth Drawing an Ecorché of a Standing Man)," depicts a standing male figure with its musculature meticulously detailed. The use of an ecorché, a representation of the human body with the skin peeled back to reveal the underlying musculature, was a common practice in anatomical studies during the Renaissance. The drawing is a testament to the artist's meticulous attention to detail and their interest in the intricacies of the human body. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, providing a glimpse into the artistic and scientific practices of the period.