Two Studies of the Head of a Youth c. 1550

"Two Studies of the Head of a Youth" (c. 1550), a drawing by Italian Renaissance artist Baccio Bandinelli, showcases the artist's meticulous approach to capturing human anatomy. The drawing features two near-identical profiles of a young man, rendered with a high level of detail in the artist's signature hatched lines. This study exemplifies Bandinelli's mastery of drawing, a skill he employed in both his sculptures and preparatory sketches. The piece is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.