Staande man 1710 - 1772

"Staande man" (Standing Man) is a red chalk drawing by Dutch artist Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot, dated between 1710 and 1772. The drawing depicts a man in a three-quarter view, standing with his left arm resting on a chair. The artist used delicate lines to capture the subject's clothing and facial features. Van Reysschoot was known for his detailed drawings of figures and portraits. The artist's talent for capturing the likeness of his subjects is evident in this drawing, despite its unfinished state. The drawing, which is part of a sketchbook, showcases the artist's preparatory work for his more finished paintings.