Artwork

Joints of the hand or fingers

Joints of the hand or fingers, by J Tinkelenberg, 1953
Joints of the hand or fingers, by J Tinkelenberg, 1953

Joints of the hand or fingers is a drawing by J Tinkelenberg. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries.

About this work

Overview

Joints of the hand or fingers is a drawing created by J Tinkelenberg in 1953, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a single joint, likely from an animal's leg or hoof, with a simple yet detailed shape featuring a thick upper part that tapers downwards.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by soft, smudged lines and subtle shading that conveys depth and texture, giving it a rough, sketchy appearance.

Context

The drawing appears to be a study rather than a finished piece, suggesting its purpose was to explore or record anatomical detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

J Tinkelenberg

This artist carved and painted the hidden systems we carry inside. Their sculptures trace the bend and flow of joints and veins in delicate wire or clay, while watercolors map the first threads of life in an embryo.…