Deformed fetal head, seen from the back
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This drawing shows the back of a fetal head, viewed from above. The skin looks smooth but slightly wrinkled, with a small opening at the top. The shoulders and arms are visible, with hands resting near the hips. The artist focused on the shape and texture of the skin, using simple shading. This kind of detailed medical drawing was sometimes used for study. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
