A Standing Male Nude 

This pen drawing by the High Renaissance master Raphael, is a study for a larger composition. It showcases his mastery of human anatomy and draftsmanship. Executed in pen on paper, the quick, expressive lines capture the movement and musculature of the nude male figure in a dynamic pose, making it a valuable example of Raphael’s working process. The detailed study of the figure's form suggests it may have been prepared for one of his famous fresco cycles.