Anatomische studie van drie figuren met gestrekte armen 1616 - 1657

This anatomical study by Paulus Pontius, a Dutch engraver, features three figures in various poses. The detailed etching, created sometime between 1616 and 1657, highlights the intricate musculature of the human body. The artist's keen observation and skill in capturing anatomical detail are evident in the precise lines and shading that define each muscle. Now housed at the Rijksmuseum, the artwork is a testament to the Renaissance interest in scientific exploration and the study of the human form.