Study of the hands of Sigismund Augustus for the painting “Death of Barbara Radziwiłł”
1860
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1860
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a close-up of a pair of hands, likely belonging to a man. The hands are clasped together in a gentle gesture, with the fingers intertwined. The skin tone is pale, and the fingernails are neatly trimmed. The background is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the hands. The hands appear to be those of a historical figure, possibly from the Renaissance period. The level of detail and realism suggests that the artist was skilled in capturing the subtleties of human anatomy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Józef Simmler.
![Studies of Hands [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/594d36f72822a9f4/thumb.webp)
![Study of a Hand [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/a1c8376edca59300/thumb.webp)
