Muscular tissue of the hand or fingers

1970

From the collection of Leiden University Libraries

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Muscular tissue of the hand or fingers is a 1970 by J Tinkelenberg, depicting Anatomy, held at Leiden University Libraries.

Who painted this?: J Tinkelenberg
When & what style?: 1970
Where can I see it?: Leiden University Libraries

About this work

This drawing shows a close-up of human fingers and hand muscles. The lines are dark and swirling, making the skin and tendons look almost alive. Light areas peek through the shadows, giving it a textured, almost 3D feel. The artist focused on the tiny details of muscle and bone structure. It looks like they used careful lines to show how everything fits together. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows like this.

About the artist

Artist

J Tinkelenberg

This artist carved and painted the hidden systems we carry inside. Their sculptures trace the bend and flow of joints and veins in delicate wire or clay, while watercolors map the first threads of life in an embryo.…

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