Who painted Musculorum Tabula VIII?

Musculorum Tabula VIII was painted by Jan Wandelaar in 1742.

Where can I see Musculorum Tabula VIII?

Musculorum Tabula VIII is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Musculorum Tabula VIII?

Musculorum Tabula VIII is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Musculorum Tabula VIII

Jan Wandelaar , 1742

Musculorum Tabula VIII is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jan Wandelaar. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in plate: B. S. ALBINI; upper right in plate: MUSCULORUM TABULA VII; lower left in plate: J. Wandelaar ad ipsa corpora hominum delineavit idemque incidit; lower right in plate: Prostat Leidae Batavorum...apud J&HVerbeek, Bibliop. 1742.

About this work

Overview

Musculorum Tabula VIII is an engraving on laid paper created by Jan Wandelaar in 1742, accompanied by a descriptive text leaf from a later English edition.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a skeleton standing beside a rocky outcropping, with detailed renderings of muscles and bones achieved through fine lines. The figure is posed with one arm raised and leaning on a staff, suggesting a dynamic, interactive representation of human anatomy.

Technique & Style

The engraving showcases Wandelaar's skill in creating detailed, high-contrast images through the use of fine lines, which convey the intricate structure of the human skeleton and musculature.

Context

This print is one of eight plates from an anatomical treatise, indicating its role in a broader educational or scientific endeavor to illustrate the human body's inner workings.