Botten van de handen 1725

"Botten van de handen" (Bones of the Hands) is a 1725 anatomical illustration by Dutch artist Jan Wandelaar, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts detailed drawings of the bones in a human hand, including the carpal, metacarpal, and phalangeal bones. The six illustrations offer various perspectives of the hand bones, providing a comprehensive and scientific view of their structure. This work reflects the 18th-century fascination with scientific observation and anatomical detail, appealing to both medical professionals and those interested in the human body.