Studie met allerlei posities van handen 1703

"Studie met allerlei posities van handen" (1703) by Bernard Picart is a study of various hand positions, typical of the Baroque era where artists focused on the human figure. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but detailed piece, demonstrating the mastery of anatomy and perspective. The detailed and accurate representation of the hands would have been used by artists for reference and study. The artwork's simplistic lines highlight the complex anatomy of the hand in various positions. This piece was a valuable resource for artists of the 18th century seeking to depict the human form accurately. This etching captures the intricate details of human anatomy with the focus on the hand, a signature of the artist's work.