Artwork

Muscular tissue of the hand or fingers

Muscular tissue of the hand or fingers, by J Tinkelenberg, 1970
Muscular tissue of the hand or fingers, by J Tinkelenberg, 1970

Muscular tissue of the hand or fingers is a drawing by J Tinkelenberg. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries.

About this work

Overview

Muscular tissue of the hand or fingers is a drawing created by J Tinkelenberg around 1970. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a detailed, close-up view of the muscles in human fingers and a hand. It highlights the intricate structure of muscles, bones, and tendons.

Technique & Style

The artwork features dark, swirling lines that create a textured, three-dimensional effect. Light areas contrast with shadows, achieved through careful rendering of detail and possibly techniques like cross-hatching.

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.…