Statue of the River God 2
Cornelis Pronk captures the heavy, stony grandeur of a classical river god in this warm red chalk drawing, showing the deity lounging lazily against a giant cornucopia. At his feet rests a sphinx, hinting at the exotic influences often found in academic art of the period. While Pronk is best known for his meticulous topographical sketches of Dutch landscapes, this piece reveals his skill in rendering the human form and drapery with soft, hatched lines. The reddish hue gives the scene a sunset glow, making the marble figure look almost alive as it reclines in eternal leisure.
- Technique
- red chalk
- Material
- paper
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