Jongeman (Theagenes?), leunend tegen een tafel 1600 - 1649

This drawing, titled "Jongeman (Theagenes?), leunend tegen een tafel," is a study of a young man leaning against a table, rendered in charcoal on paper by the French Baroque artist Simon Vouet. Dated between 1600 and 1649, the work showcases Vouet's masterful use of line to capture the figure's pose and form, characteristic of the artist's signature style. The sketch's intimate scale, measuring just 385 mm in height and 217 mm in width, suggests its intended function as a preparatory study for a larger composition, possibly a painting or a sculpture. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.