Zittende man met zwaard 1601 - 1656

toned paper

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This is a study in oil on paper by Dutch Golden Age artist Dirck Hals, created between 1601 and 1656. "Zittende man met zwaard" depicts a seated man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, holding a sword, with his back to the viewer, highlighting Hals' skill in capturing a moment of human interaction and perspective through quick sketches. The artwork is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, and measures 270 mm in height and 168 mm in width, showcasing the intimate scale of this study.