Studie van een onderarm 1868 - 1928

"Studie van een onderarm" is a pencil drawing on paper by Dutch artist Jan Toorop, created between 1868 and 1928. The drawing, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a detailed study of a human forearm and hand in a gesture of prayer or supplication. Toorop's masterful use of shading and line creates a sense of volume and depth in the anatomy of the subject, highlighting the artist's focus on precise observation and representation. This drawing is an excellent example of Toorop's early works, which often showcased his interest in figure studies and the human form.