Tekenkunst maakt een anatomische studie 1747

This etching, "Tekenkunst maakt een anatomische studie", created by Jan Punt in 1747, depicts a woman studying human anatomy. The woman, likely an artist, uses a compass to measure a gridded drawing of a male figure, while two cherubs observe. The image exemplifies the importance of studying human proportions in art, emphasizing the artist's reliance on anatomical understanding for accurate representation. The etching's inscription reveals it was a collaborative effort between Punt and Jacob de Wit, highlighting the art of the time and the importance of shared skills. It can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum, adding to the institution's collection of Dutch Golden Age etchings.