Resting Huntsmen in an Italianate Landscape by Jan Asselijn

Resting Huntsmen in an Italianate Landscape c. 1636 - 1646

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Resting Huntsmen in an Italianate Landscape," a black chalk drawing by Dutch artist Jan Asselijn, depicts a group of hunters taking a break in a picturesque Italian landscape. The detailed rendering of the figures, their horses, and the surrounding scenery highlights Asselijn's skill as a draughtsman. Created between 1636 and 1646, this artwork is a prime example of the 17th century Dutch love for landscape painting, characterized by a sense of realism and meticulous attention to detail. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.