Draperie 1710 - 1772

"Draperie" is a study of drapery created by Flemish artist Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot between 1710 and 1772. The drawing is rendered in red chalk on paper. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and skilled use of line create a dynamic and realistic representation of the folds and textures of fabric. Van Reysschoot was known for his mastery of drawing and this study, likely created as a preparatory drawing for a larger work, demonstrates his meticulous approach to artistic process.