Geknielde figuur before 1813

"Geknielde figuur" (Kneeling Figure) is a drawing by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme, created before 1813 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a single figure, likely a representation of a biblical or mythological figure, kneeling and resting their head on a raised surface. Bemme, known for his mastery of drawing, uses hatching and shading to create volume and depth, highlighting the figure's form and the flow of the drapery. The piece offers insight into the artist's exploration of human anatomy and the expressive possibilities of line and tone.