Liggend, vastgebonden lam by Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers

Liggend, vastgebonden lam 1782 - 1837

amateur sketch

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

"Liggend, vastgebonden lam" is a pencil drawing by Pieter Bartholomeusz Barbiers, created between 1782 and 1837. The drawing depicts a simple, yet powerful image of a lamb lying on its side, its body rendered in delicate lines. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, and showcases the artist's keen observational skills and ability to capture the essence of his subject matter with minimal detail. This drawing is a testament to Barbiers' talent for capturing the natural world in his artistic vision.