Anatomische studie van de schedel van een onvoldragen kindje 1733 - 1738

Jan l'Admiral's "Anatomische studie van de schedel van een onvoldragen kindje" from 1733-1738 is a detailed watercolor study of the skull of an unborn child. The skull is depicted in stark detail, with the intricate network of blood vessels visible. L'Admiral's anatomical studies were highly valued for their scientific accuracy, and this work offers a glimpse into the world of 18th-century anatomical research. The artist's precise rendering and the subject's unusual nature contribute to the work's striking and thought-provoking aesthetic.