Halfnaakte jongen met een blokje hout 1638 - 1671

"Halfnaakte jongen met een blokje hout" (1638-1671), a drawing by Dutch artist Jan de Bisschop, depicts a nude young man kneeling and reaching out with his right hand to a block of wood. The detailed rendering of the figure's anatomy demonstrates de Bisschop's mastery of draftsmanship, typical of his style. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing de Bisschop's skill in capturing human form through meticulous detail. The work stands as a testament to the artist's exploration of the human figure, a theme that he frequently explored in his oeuvre.