Hand rustende op een boek 1770

"Hand rustende op een boek" (Hand Resting on a Book) is a 1770 drawing by Johannes Körnlein, a German artist who died in 1772. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this red chalk study showcases Körnlein's meticulous attention to detail as he explores the human form. The three individual studies feature a single hand in various positions, focusing on the delicate interplay of light and shadow on the hand and the book. Körnlein's detailed rendering of the hand resting on the book provides insight into his artistic approach to anatomical studies and his skill in capturing the subtle nuances of human form.