Standing Figure with a Turban, Seen from the Front by Pieter Lastman

Standing Figure with a Turban, Seen from the Front 1603

pieterlastman

imaginative character sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This pen and brown wash drawing by Pieter Lastman from 1603 depicts a standing figure wearing a turban, possibly representing a biblical or historical figure. The figure is shown frontally, facing the viewer and holding a staff in his right hand, while extending his left hand outward. The artist's signature and the date "1603" are visible in the lower right corner of the drawing. The composition is simple yet effective, with the figure placed against a background of a seascape with boats, emphasizing the figure's presence and gesture. The use of brown wash adds depth and detail to the figure and background, enhancing the realism of the composition. This drawing demonstrates Lastman's skills in rendering both human anatomy and landscape elements, showcasing his talent as a draftsman.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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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.