Staande man in harnas c. 1625 - 1655

This charcoal drawing, created by Gerard van Honthorst between 1625 and 1655, depicts a standing man in armor. The man is positioned against a pillar or wall, and his left hand holds a helmet resting on the wall. This preparatory study for a larger artwork, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's process of capturing the human form. It demonstrates van Honthorst's mastery of the medium, creating a detailed and lifelike depiction of the figure's anatomy and the textures of the armor.