Parelduiker 1918

"Parelduiker" (Pearl Diver) is a 1918 charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a stylized, almost abstract, figure diving into a dark, swirling abyss, creating a sense of dramatic movement. The use of charcoal lends a shadowy, almost dreamlike quality to the composition, emphasizing the mysterious and perhaps even dangerous nature of the dive. This drawing showcases Holst's mastery of line and his ability to convey emotion through symbolic imagery.