Some Observations on "Arm Hollows"

[Koen G]

Good idea to start a new thread about this, Sam. For the record, I think it unlikely that the yellow spot in the original nymph is a mistake. This particular shade of paint appears to have been applied with relative care throughout the manuscript.

Now the last nymph you posted offers an interesting partial solution, that is that the yellow thing is some kind of extension emerging from the lower head. A piece of cloth woven into the hair? Hair extensions? A piece of a headdress? 

If you look at this nymph, you see that her "veil" is bound near her elbow and still has a part beneath it.



I think this whole issue is tied in to the poses themselves though. There seems to be a relevant difference between stretched arm, slightly bent arm and "arm hollow" arm. Everything seems to be related to the amount of space a figure is allowed to occupy and their relevant positions. Your observations also point towards that.

On an unrelated note, look at this nymph. Four boobs! She has the standard "nude nymph breasts" and a pair of "in dress breasts".



This is a strong indication that either the dress or the breasts have been added separately. Interesting..