Artwork
Cross section of a heart
Cross section of a heart is a drawing by H.G, Wetselaar. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries.
About this work
The drawing is done in a monochromatic color scheme, with varying shades of gray used to create depth and dimension.
This drawing shows a cross-section of a heart, with its inner structures visible. The heart is drawn in a realistic style, with attention to detail in its chambers and blood vessels.
The drawing is done in a monochromatic color scheme, with varying shades of gray used to create depth and dimension. The artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling techniques adds texture and visual interest to the piece.
The level of detail in the drawing suggests that it may have been created for educational or scientific purposes. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, check out the work of Wetselaar, H.G, (1926-).
Overview
Cross section of a heart is a drawing created by H.G. Wetselaar in 1972, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a detailed cross-section of a heart, showcasing its internal structures. The level of detail suggests the work may have been intended for educational or scientific purposes.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a realistic style, the drawing employs a monochromatic color scheme with varying shades of gray to achieve depth. Techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling add texture and visual interest.
Artist & collection
Artist
H.G. Wetselaar spent his days hunched over microscopes in a quiet Leiden lab, sketching what most people ignore. His pencil caught the raw architecture of bodies we pretend are smooth—like the knotted muscles of a…
