Anatomical Studies: a left forearm in two positions and a right forearm, Peter Paul Rubens, ca. 1600- ca. 1605

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Anatomical Studies: a left forearm in two positions and a right forearm, ca. 1600- ca. 1605, Pen and brown ink, sheet: 10 15/16 x 7 5/16 in. ( x cm), Drawings, Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp), This impressive sheet demonstrates Rubens' understanding of the human body and his commitment to rigorous anatomical study of the sort pioneered in the Italian Renaissance. The same powerful left arm and hand appears in two positions; each view exposes in detail the structure of the underlying muscles, bones, and blood vessels

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Size: 3639px × 5379px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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