Figuurstudie 1610 - 1641

photo of handprinted image

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

pencil sketch

etching

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolor

"Figuurstudie" is a study of a figure, most likely a person, executed by Anthony van Dyck sometime between 1610 and 1641. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small work on paper, measuring 206 mm in height and 164 mm in width. This drawing exemplifies Van Dyck's mastery of line and his ability to capture the essence of his subject.