Study (I) of Both Hands of the Bishop to the Painting "The Oath of Queen Jadwiga"
1855
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1855
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
This painting depicts a detailed study of two hands, likely those of a bishop, as indicated by the title. The hands are rendered in oil paint and are shown in a realistic manner, with attention to the folds of the skin and the shape of the fingers. The hands are positioned in a way that suggests they are being held up in a gesture of oath-taking, which is consistent with the title of the painting. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to draw attention to the hands. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Józef Simmler.
