Musculoskeletal system of the wrist
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
Musculoskeletal system of the wrist is a 1970 by J Tinkelenberg, held at Leiden University Libraries.
This drawing shows the bones and muscles of a wrist, cut open to reveal the inside. The bones are dark and solid, while the muscles and tendons are lighter, sketched in smooth lines. A few arrows point to specific parts, like a tendon or a joint, and there’s a small metal pin holding something in place. The artist used simple shading to show depth, focusing on how everything fits together. It looks like a study for science or medicine, not art. If you like this kind of detailed drawing, look up cross-hatching.
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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