Staande jonge zeeman before 1665

"Staande jonge zeeman" (Standing Young Sailor), a red chalk drawing by Moses ter Borch, is a study of a young man in a sailor's uniform. The detailed depiction of the figure’s clothing, with its intricate folds and textures, highlights the artist’s skill in rendering form and anatomy. Created before 1665, this artwork exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in portraying everyday life, and is a testament to Ter Borch's talent, which tragically ended early with his death in 1667. This drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of draftsmanship.