Studie van een hand 1813

"Studie van een hand" (Study of a Hand) is a detailed black and white etching by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme, completed in 1813. The piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a meticulous study of a single hand, rendered with intricate cross-hatching, highlighting the artist's focus on anatomy and form. This small-scale work demonstrates Bemme's mastery of line and detail, offering a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the human figure. The image, a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the nuances of the human form, serves as a valuable example of 19th-century Dutch art.