Studie van gevouwen handen, voor het portret van mevrouw Ragazzi-van den Wall Bake 1874 - 1925

This preparatory study, a drawing on paper, depicts the clasped hands of a woman named Mrs. Ragazzi-van den Wall Bake. Created by Dutch artist Jan Veth between 1874 and 1925, the drawing likely served as a study for a larger portrait. The piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Veth's attention to detail and his mastery of the pencil, capturing the subtle nuances of the hands' form and texture. This intimate study, a testament to the artist's meticulous approach, provides insight into his artistic process and the development of his portraits.