Studies van een voet in sandaal, een hand en voeten 1672 - 1711

"Studies van een voet in sandaal, een hand en voeten" is a study of anatomical detail by Augustinus Terwesten, a prominent Dutch Baroque artist. Created between 1672 and 1711, this etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Terwesten’s mastery of light and shadow, meticulously rendered through a series of carefully arranged anatomical studies. The piece features a close-up view of a foot in a sandal, a hand, and two feet, providing viewers a glimpse into the artist's meticulous approach to human form and structure. The work exemplifies the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his skill in capturing the nuances of the human body, demonstrating the influence of classicism on Baroque art during this period.