To kranier, en arm og en hånd. 1660 - 1663

"To kranier, en arm og en hånd." (Two Skulls, an Arm and a Hand), created between 1660 and 1663 by Dutch artist Karel van Mander III, depicts the anatomical study of the human form. The drawing showcases two skulls, one in profile, and the other in three-quarter view, alongside a detailed rendering of an arm and hand. This anatomical study, a popular subject in 17th-century art, exemplifies the burgeoning interest in scientific observation and the pursuit of realism. This piece is currently held at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.