Ontwerp voor schildering Algemene Nederlandsche Diamantbewerkersbond: Vrijheid 1878 - 1938

This pencil sketch by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst is a design for a painting. It depicts a female figure with flowing hair, standing in front of a stylized sun, and the word “VRIJHEID” (Freedom) in the upper part. The artwork is part of a larger design commission for the Dutch diamond workers' union. Holst was known for his symbolist style, which is evident in the use of simplified forms and a focus on emotional content. This design is a study in the composition and aesthetic of the larger artwork. The artwork, created between 1878 and 1938, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, measuring 343 mm by 286 mm.