Sitting Boy with Flute 1665

"Sitting Boy with Flute" is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Cornelis Saftleven, created in 1665. The artwork depicts a young boy seated on a bale of hay, holding a flute to his lips. The meticulous detail in Saftleven's drawing, particularly in the boy's clothing and the hay, demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing realism. The work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's penchant for everyday scenes, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people.