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Clasped Hands [verso]

Giacomo Cavedone

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of intertwined hands. The drawing depicts two hands interlocking. The image shows a focus on the texture of the skin and varying shades for depth and realism. The hands are detailed with veins and prominent knuckles. The background is minimally detailed to keep the focus on the hands.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1612
Medium
black chalk heightened with white on gray-blue laid paper
Dimensions
4463 × 3161 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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