Study of Hands and Drapery (recto) c. 17th century

"Study of Hands and Drapery" is a 17th-century drawing by the Italian Baroque artist Alessandro Tiarini, known for his mastery of figure and drapery. This small-scale work, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Tiarini’s meticulous attention to detail. The drawing features two hands, one partially obscured by flowing drapery, demonstrating the artist's interest in anatomy and the interplay between light and shadow. Tiarini's preparatory studies, like this one, highlight the artistic process and reveal the artist’s commitment to capturing the nuances of human form and fabric.