Artwork
The Young Draughtsman
The Young Draughtsman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Codde. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
The Young Draughtsman is an oil painting by Pieter Codde, dated to 1630. It is part of the collection at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man seated on the floor, absorbed in his work. He is dressed in dark attire with a white collar and styled hair, surrounded by objects on a table draped with a dark cloth, including a statue, papers, and a red ball.
Technique & Style
The scene is characterized by a strong light source from the left, casting a shadow on the wall behind the figure, creating a sense of depth and focus on the subject's activity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Jacobsz Codde was a Dutch painter of genre works, guardroom scenes and portraits.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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