Half-Length Skeleton in Profile
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1544
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a human skeleton standing sideways, facing left. The bones are sketched in a light, almost ghostly line, with the spine curving gently and the ribs fanning out. The skull tilts slightly, and one arm stretches downward, fingers spread. The artist focused on accuracy, showing how the bones connect. This kind of drawing was rare back then—most artists painted people with muscles, not skeletons. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
