Bakkum, duinlandschap Possibly 2009

Dirck Nab made this drawing of a dune landscape in Bakkum using crayon on paper. Look closely at the quick, gestural marks across the surface. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving swiftly, trying to capture the essence of the dunes. I’m thinking about Nab standing there, maybe a bit windswept, rapidly sketching to pin down what he’s seeing, the light changing every second. It's not about perfect representation but about feeling the place, you know? The crayon lines are dark and deliberate in some areas, light and almost hesitant in others. It's like he’s mapping out the terrain, figuring out the highs and lows, the way the sand catches the light. I see echoes of other landscape artists, those who tried to capture the sublime, the feeling of being small in a big world. These artists are all in conversation with one another, across time. Nab invites us to join in. The drawing becomes more than just a picture—it’s an experience, a way of seeing and feeling the world around us.