Spieren in het onderbeen 1906 - 1945

Reijer Stolk made this drawing of leg muscles sometime in his short life, using a pencil on paper. Isn’t it fascinating how a simple tool can reveal so much about the body? Look closely. See how the lines aren't just outlines, but they build form and volume? It’s like Stolk is thinking through the structure, mapping out the architecture of the leg with each stroke. There’s a real sensitivity in the way he handles the pencil, varying the pressure to create light and shadow. Take a look at the muscle definition in the calf, notice how the lines cluster and diverge, creating a sense of depth and texture? This isn’t just about depicting anatomy; it's about feeling the body, understanding the push and pull of muscles beneath the skin. It reminds me of some of the quick figure sketches of Egon Schiele, where line becomes a tool for capturing both form and emotion. Like those drawings, this sketch exists in a space between observation and interpretation, between science and art.