Artwork
Neurosurgical Procedures
Neurosurgical Procedures is a drawing by J Tinkelenberg. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries.
About this work
Overview
Neurosurgical Procedures, created in 1975 by J Tinkelenberg, is a painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a serene scene of a nude figure undergoing a medical procedure.
Subject & Meaning
A relaxed nude figure lies on a table with a medical device strapped to their head. Despite the procedural context, the overall atmosphere conveyed is calm and serene.
Technique & Style
The artist employs meticulous line work and shading techniques, notably resembling cross-hatching, to achieve depth and texture. This draws the viewer's attention to the figure's face and the attached device.
History & Provenance
Created in 1975, the painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.…
