Bringing the traditional techniques of figure drawing and anatomical art to the portrayal of our hominin ancestors, paleoartist John Gurche has created a visual record of the evolving human form that feels alive in a way no scientific illustration could match. With essays putting the images into perspective, this collection of Gurche's drawings encompasses Australopithecus; archaic Homo sapiens, including Homo erectus; and derived Homo sapiens, including Neanderthals and other recent ancestors. Profound and sometimes haunting, these drawings forge an aesthetic connection to the hominins that preceded us, capturing their humanity.