Zittende man 1741 - 1820

"Zittende man" (Sitting Man), a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Abraham Delfos, depicts a seated man in a cap and coat holding a staff. This small-scale, 18th-century work is characteristic of Delfos’s prolific output of drawings and sketches. The drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, highlights his interest in capturing everyday scenes and individuals. This drawing, executed in a realistic style, was likely intended as a study for a larger work or a preparatory sketch for a painting. The artist's signature, "A. Delfos f," appears at the bottom of the composition. The artist's keen observation of the figure's posture and attire demonstrates his artistic talent and attention to detail.