Who painted Muscular tissue of the lower arm?

Muscular tissue of the lower arm was painted by H.G, Wetselaar in 1970.

Where can I see Muscular tissue of the lower arm?

Muscular tissue of the lower arm is held by Leiden University Libraries.

Artwork

Muscular tissue of the lower arm

H.G, Wetselaar , 1970

Muscular tissue of the lower arm 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

Muscular tissue of the lower arm is a drawing by H.G. Wetselaar, created around 1970. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the muscles of a lower arm, dissected and laid flat. Tendons and tissue bands are tied together with cloth and held in place by a stick, revealing the intricate internal structure.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine lines to illustrate the connections and overlaps between individual muscles, suggesting a detailed anatomical study. The level of detail implies a careful observation of the body's internal workings.

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…

Museum

Leiden University Libraries

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