Who painted Joints of the hand or fingers?

Joints of the hand or fingers was painted by H.G, Wetselaar in 1970.

Where can I see Joints of the hand or fingers?

Joints of the hand or fingers is held by Leiden University Libraries.

Artwork

Joints of the hand or fingers

H.G, Wetselaar , 1970

Joints of the hand or fingers is a drawing by H.G, Wetselaar. It dates from 1970 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 H.G. Wetselaar around 1970. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the anatomy of the hand or finger joints in a realistic manner, showcasing their structure and interrelation.

Technique & Style

The artist employed precise lines and shading to achieve a lifelike representation. The level of detail suggests a careful observation of the subject.

Context

The work demonstrates a focus on anatomical accuracy, characteristic of detailed drawings in the realistic style.

Artist & collection

Artist

H.G, Wetselaar

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…