Riviergod 1715 - 1798

"Riviergod" (River God), a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Dionys van Nijmegen (1705-1798), depicts a seated, male figure with a flowing beard and long hair. The figure appears to be reaching towards a round object with his hand, possibly a basin or a bowl. The work's delicate lines and subtle shading suggest it was a preparatory study for a larger work. This small-scale drawing, measuring only 177 mm by 132 mm, demonstrates van Nijmegen's mastery of draftsmanship and his ability to capture the human form with great detail.