Proportiestudie van het lichaam van een kind 1747

"Proportiestudie van het lichaam van een kind" (1747) by Dutch artist Jan Punt (1711-1779) is a study of the human figure, specifically the proportions of a child's body. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young child in various poses overlaid with a grid system. This grid system was a common tool used by artists in the 18th century to understand the human body's proportions and create more accurate and realistic representations. The meticulous detail and clarity of the lines reveal Punt's mastery of anatomical observation and drawing skills, making this study a valuable example of Dutch academic art from the 18th century.