Menselijke schedel met een afwijking 1836 - 1912

Isaac Weissenbruch made this drawing of a human skull with an anomaly using pen in the 19th century. During the 1800s, the study of human anatomy became increasingly important for both medical and artistic purposes, yet the representation of the human body has always been subject to cultural interpretation. Consider the position of someone with a disability in society, and how that might affect not just their own self-perception, but how they are seen by others. This artist invites us to think about how physical differences affect identity, and the relationship between individual experiences and broader societal attitudes. It challenges conventional representations, prompting reflection on how we perceive and value the human form. Through this drawing, Weissenbruch encourages a dialogue about acceptance, empathy, and the beauty of human diversity.