Studienblatt_ Zwei Engel und vier Hände 

Anthony van Dyck’s “Studienblatt_ Zwei Engel und vier Hände” is a study for a larger composition that shows two cherubs in various poses and four hands. This is a typical example of a preliminary drawing (often called a "study") produced by artists as a preparatory step for a more finished work of art. Van Dyck was known for his refined depictions of figures, and his work is often characterized by a sense of elegance and beauty. The artist's use of hatching, lines, and shading can be seen to give a sense of depth and volume to the figure. This drawing is an example of the artist's mastery of anatomical precision, which was key to the realism and detail of his work.