Twee studies van handen 1610 - 1641

Anthony van Dyck's "Twee studies van handen" is a study of two hands, one lying flat and the other curled, rendered in a simple, yet precise, black chalk drawing. The drawing is characteristic of Van Dyck's meticulous approach to anatomical study, a common practice for artists of the era who emphasized the human form. The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, demonstrates Van Dyck's dedication to the intricacies of human anatomy.