Anatomical Study (écorché). Standing flayed man seen from the back half turned to the left, hos left arm raised. 1628 - 1630

Willem Panneels’ Anatomical Study (écorché) (1628-1630) is a detailed pencil drawing of a flayed male figure. The figure is depicted from the back, with his left arm raised. The artist meticulously rendered the muscles and tendons of the figure, creating a striking and unsettling image. The drawing exemplifies the interest in anatomical study during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, which emphasized the importance of understanding the human body. This drawing provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and scientific practices of the time.