Onderarmen, een hand en een zittende man naast een tafel 1710 - 1772

"Onderarmen, een hand en een zittende man naast een tafel," is a study by Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot created between 1710 and 1772. The drawing displays the artist's mastery of anatomical detail, as seen in the meticulous rendering of the forearms and hands. The composition is divided into two sections, one depicting a seated man and the other a close-up study of arms and hands. This work exemplifies the study of human form common in the Baroque period. While the focus is on anatomical accuracy, there is also a sense of expressive gesture and emotion. This drawing exemplifies the practice of preparatory sketches common to artists of this era.