Willem Van Konijnenburg (1868–1943) – Virgin And Child – Drawing

Drawing depicting the Madonna and Child, by the Dutch painter and draughtsman Willem van Konijnenburg (1868–1943).

A leading figure of Dutch Symbolism, Willem van Konijnenburg developed a body of work characterised by a pursuit of harmony, rigorous composition and the influence of Italian Renaissance art.

Drawing played a central role in his artistic practice, which he regarded as the foundation of pictorial composition. His figures, with their refined lines and carefully studied proportions, reflect his interest in classical principles and religious subjects.

This Madonna and Child exemplifies his approach, with its monumental composition and delicate rendering of the faces, recalling the masters of the Italian Renaissance.

Artist: Willem van Konijnenburg (1868–1943)
Subject: Madonna and Child
Medium: Pencil on ochre-toned paper
Period: First half of the 20th century
Origin: Netherlands
Frame: Natural wood frame