Studies van handen 1683 - 1733

"Studies van handen" (Studies of Hands) is a drawing by Dutch artist Bernard Picart, created between 1683 and 1733. Now located in the Rijksmuseum, the work is a study of the human form, focusing specifically on the hands. The drawing captures various poses and perspectives of hands, offering insight into Picart's anatomical understanding. Executed in delicate red chalk on paper, the study exhibits the artist's meticulous observation and mastery of line. This drawing exemplifies the artistic tradition of anatomical studies, crucial for artists to understand the human form and its movement.