Two Sketches of Figures on the Dunes near Scheveningen Possibly 1660 - 1666
jandebisschop
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
sketch book
personal sketchbook
sketchbook drawing
pencil work
storyboard and sketchbook work
sketchbook art
This pen and wash drawing by Dutch artist Jan de Bisschop depicts a scene on the dunes near Scheveningen. Created between 1660 and 1666, the artwork showcases the artist's masterful handling of light and shadow. The figures, rendered in delicate strokes, are positioned against a backdrop of rolling hills and a distant windmill, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The brown tones evoke the subtle hues of the Dutch landscape, highlighting de Bisschop's keen observation of nature. This small-scale work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of the everyday.
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De Bisschop covered Charles II’s departure to England like a news reporter. He recorded the momentous event in swiftly executed sketches in black chalk, which he later worked up in pen and brush. These sketches served as the foundation for the large finished drawing also on view here (adjacent).
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