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Three Studies of Hands Clasped in Prayer

Jacopo Guarana

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed drawing of hands in various positions, focusing on the upper half of the hands and forearms. One pair of hands has interlacing fingers, while another pair is clasped together. The hands are carefully drawn with shading and contours to depict natural lines, creases, and skin textures. There are no facial features, hair, or clothing shown. The background is a neutral, lightly textured surface. There are no visible objects held by the hands, and the focus is solely on the hand positions.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk heightened with white on reddish-brown laid paper
Dimensions
3366 × 5003 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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