Zittende jongen met hoed op schoot bij een deuropening 1763 - 1826

"Zittende jongen met hoed op schoot bij een deuropening" (Sitting boy with a hat on his lap by a doorway), a pen and ink drawing created between 1763 and 1826, captures the likeness of a young boy seated with his hat on his lap, a common motif in Dutch genre painting. This work by Abraham van Strij, a 18th-century Dutch artist, highlights the artist's skill in depicting realistic details with fine lines and subtle shading, giving the figure a sense of depth and presence. The work was likely a study for a larger painting and is a testament to the artist's mastery of portraiture.