Vijf handen 1620 - 1664

"Vijf handen" (Five Hands), a 17th-century etching by Stefano della Bella, is a study of the human hand. The artwork depicts five hands in various positions, demonstrating Della Bella's keen observation of anatomy. This drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's skill in rendering realistic detail and capturing the subtle nuances of human form. The piece is an example of the Baroque period's fascination with anatomical study and its application to art.