Portret van Gerard Dou 1700 - 1725

portrait

amateur sketch

facial expression drawing

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

pencil drawing

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial study

digital portrait

This is a 17th or 18th-century portrait of the Dutch painter Gerard Dou, drawn in red chalk by an anonymous artist and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts Dou wearing a feathered cap and a voluminous garment, capturing the detail and style of Dutch portraiture of the period. The anonymous artist's skillful use of red chalk conveys the subtle nuances of light and shadow, contributing to a realistic portrayal of Dou's features and attire.