Two Figures in an Architectural Setting: A Female Nude Seated in a Profile View and a Seated Male Nude in a Three-Quarter View with the Left Leg Bent 1540 - 1560

This drawing by the Italian Mannerist artist Rosso Fiorentino, dating from 1540-1560, showcases two nude figures in an architectural setting. The female nude is seated in profile view, her body positioned with a graceful, yet slightly strained, posture. The male nude is positioned in a three-quarter view, with his left leg bent. Both figures are seated on a raised platform, a detail that emphasizes their importance within the composition. The subtle yet expressive lines and the meticulous anatomical detail highlight Rosso Fiorentino's mastery of draughtsmanship, a defining characteristic of his style. This work offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with human form and space, contributing to the broader discourse on art and anatomy of the Renaissance era.