Kranium 1838

"Kranium" (1838) is a detailed pencil drawing by Danish artist Andreas Flinch (1813-1872), now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst. The work depicts a human skull in profile, capturing its intricate anatomical features with precision. Flinch's meticulous rendering of the skull's bone structure and subtle shading emphasizes the subject's starkness and mortality, creating a haunting yet captivating image. The artwork's small size further amplifies its impact, drawing the viewer into the intimate details of the skull.