Lower Half of Skeleton from the Back
1544
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1544
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a human skeleton seen from behind, standing straight with arms relaxed at the sides. The spine is clearly marked, and the ribs fan out like a cage. At the bottom, the hands and feet are sketched in, with fingers curled slightly and toes pointing forward. The drawing looks like a study—maybe for a bigger work or just to understand how bones work. The lines are simple but precise, focusing on shape over detail. If you like this, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more sketches like it.
