Portret van een jonge man met luit 1884

"Portret van een jonge man met luit" is a pencil drawing by Nicolaas van der Waay, created in 1884. The artwork depicts a young man, likely a self-portrait, in a seated pose, wearing a beret and a long-sleeved garment, with his left hand resting on a book or musical instrument. The artist's masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the contours of the figure and the fabric textures. This intimate portrait, measuring 338 mm x 250 mm, exemplifies Van der Waay's talent for capturing the essence of his subject through meticulous detail and expressive lines.