Standing Figure with a Turban, Seen from the Side 1603
pieterlastman
imaginative character sketch
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
personal sketchbook
ink drawing experimentation
sketchbook drawing
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
watercolor
This drawing by Pieter Lastman, a prominent Dutch artist of the early 17th century, depicts a standing figure wearing a turban. The figure, seen from the side, holds a staff and stands in a landscape setting. The artist's use of pen and wash creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the figure's flowing robes and the details of the surrounding environment. The work exemplifies Lastman's ability to capture the essence of the human form and the natural world, leaving a lasting impression on viewers. This piece, created in 1603, showcases his early style, influenced by Italian Renaissance masters and the emerging Dutch Golden Age. It is a fine example of his skill and the artistic landscape of his time.
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Lastman drew this sympathetic young man wearing a turban and a graceful tunic in two different poses at the beginning of his career. The influence of the Mannerist style of his teacher Gerrit Pietersz can still be discerned: notice the elongated, elegant fingers and pointed toes. The inscription ‘P. Lastman’ on both sheets was added by their later owner Gerard ter Borch the Elder, with whom Lastman became acquainted in Rome.
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