Knielende man c. 1860 - 1866

quirky sketch

pen sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Knielende man" is a pencil drawing by Cornelis Springer, a Dutch artist known for his genre scenes and portraits. This simple sketch, dating from 1860 to 1866, portrays a man kneeling, likely a study for a larger composition. The loose lines and minimal detail emphasize the figure's form and movement, typical of Springer's style. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the artist's significance in Dutch art history.