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Study of hands
A sketch made by Leonardo da Vinci using the metalpoint technique, depicting a detailed study of human hands. The work illustrates his interest in anatomy and precise depiction of anatomical details, important for his artistic development during the early Renaissance period.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Leonardo da Vinci
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Date of birth and death
15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
High Renaissance
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Significant works
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1474
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Execution technique:
metalpoint (silverpoint) on paper
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Location:
no data about current exhibition location
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Theme:
study, hands, human anatomy, Renaissance
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The drawing shows Leonardo's research process and his pursuit to understand the structure and function of the human body as a foundation for realistic representation in art.
The key to interpreting the work
The analysis should consider the metalpoint technique, its precision, and the significance of the study of hands in the context of Leonardo da Vinci's overall workshop.See other works by this artist
Study of the Hanged Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli, assassin of Giuliano de Medici
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1479
The proportions of the human figure (The Vitruvian Man)
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1492
