Specimen of the embryological head
1968
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
1968
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
Specimen of the embryological head is a 1968 by Unknown, held at Leiden University Libraries.
This drawing shows a close-up of a human head and shoulders, but it’s not quite right—it looks like an early sketch of how a baby’s head might form before birth. The neck is thick and rounded, the fingers are short and stubby, and the whole thing has a strange, smooth shape. The artist used soft shading to show curves, with no hard lines except where the hands meet. The hands are crossed in front of the face, almost like someone is hiding or studying themselves. The drawing feels like a mix of science and art, maybe used to teach or study how bodies grow. If you like this kind of detailed sketch, check out cross-hatching.
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