Studie van een menselijke kop en schedel 1785

Reinier Vinkeles's *Studie van een menselijke kop en schedel* (1785) is a detailed anatomical study of the human head, showcasing both the skull and its muscular overlay. The work is executed in a precise, linear style with a grid overlay that helps demonstrate the proportions of the human head. It exemplifies Vinkeles's focus on anatomical accuracy, a significant theme in his artistic career and a testament to the influence of scientific inquiry on art during the Enlightenment era. This intricate study from the Rijksmuseum underscores the value of drawing as a tool for artistic and scientific understanding.