Studieblad met herten 1605 - 1678

pauldevos

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

ink painting

pen sketch

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

possibly oil pastel

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

"Studie blad met herten," a pencil sketch by Flemish artist Paul de Vos, dates from 1605 to 1678. De Vos, known for his animal studies, produced this work as a study for a larger painting. The sketch, featuring two deer in various poses, shows De Vos’s keen observation and detailed anatomical knowledge of his subjects. This preliminary work exemplifies the process of artistic development, revealing the artist's creative thinking and skillful execution.