Soldaat met geweer naar links by Dirk Maas

Soldaat met geweer naar links 1708 - 1717

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

fantasy sketch

initial sketch

"Soldaat met geweer naar links" is a drawing by Dutch artist Dirk Maas, created between 1708 and 1717. The artwork depicts a soldier kneeling with a musket pointed to the left, his face obscured by his large hat. This detailed pen-and-ink drawing highlights Maas's mastery of capturing the anatomical structure and the dynamic pose of the figure, making it a captivating study of a soldier in action. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.