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Musculorum Tabula IV

Jan Wandelaar

1742

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

Musculorum Tabula IV is a 1742 ink by Jan Wandelaar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jan Wandelaar
When & what style?: 1742 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a skeleton standing in front of a rhino. The skeleton is posed with its arms outstretched, and its right hand is touching its shoulder. The rhino is standing behind the skeleton, facing to the right. The skeleton is very detailed, with visible muscles and bones. The rhino is also detailed, with visible skin and a horn. The background of the painting is a forest, with trees and plants visible. The painting is an engraving, which means it was created using a metal plate and ink. It's a great example of the Baroque movement, which emphasized detail and realism. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you should check out the Baroque movement.