Anatomische studie van menselijke huid en nagel
1737
Medium
etching
Dimensions
117; 164
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Created in 1737 by Jan l’Admiral, “Anatomische studie van menselijke huid en nagel” is a modest yet precise etching measuring only 117 by 164 millimeters. The Dutch artist rendered the subtle textures of skin and the delicate structure of a fingernail with remarkable clarity, transforming a scientific subject into an object of quiet visual interest. Etching was especially suited to anatomical work because its fine, controlled lines could capture minute details that woodcuts could not. Such prints often served as illustrations in medical publications, helping students and physicians study the ...
About the Artist
Jan l'Admiral · 1699–1773
Jan l'Admiral (1699–1773) was a pioneering Dutch engraver whose mastery of color mezzotint technique and collaboration with leading anatomists made him a crucial figure in both artistic printmaking and scientific illustration. Born in Amsterdam in 1699 to an engraver father of the same name, l'Admiral belonged to a family of printmakers and received training that would position him at the forefron...