Staande man met zweep c. 1617 - 1681

"Staande man met zweep" (Standing man with whip) is a black chalk drawing created by Dutch artist Cornelis Saftleven, circa 1617 to 1681. Saftleven is known for his depictions of everyday life and rural scenes. This drawing, with its simple composition and focused attention on the figure, exemplifies this style. The figure is rendered with precise detail, showing Saftleven’s skill in capturing the human form. His subtle use of shading creates a sense of volume and texture, giving the drawing a sense of realism. The drawing’s relatively small size and intimate subject matter suggest it may have been a private study for a larger work.