Anatomisch gipsmodel van een been c. 1800 - 1900

This anatomical drawing, created between 1800 and 1900 by Belgian artist Alexander Cranendoncq, depicts a plaster cast of a human leg. The detailed rendering of the leg muscles and tendons exemplifies the artist's meticulous approach to anatomical study, prevalent in art during this period. Cranendoncq's drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the intersection of scientific observation and artistic expression, showcasing a vital element of the study of the human form.