Vier putti op een wip 1696

"Vier putti op een wip" (Four Putti on a Seesaw) is a 1696 drawing by Hendrick van Beaumont. The artwork depicts four cherubic figures playfully balancing on a seesaw, with their naked bodies rendered in a delicate, expressive red chalk. This playful scene of childhood innocence and lightheartedness demonstrates van Beaumont's skill in capturing the fleeting moments of life through his drawings. The artist’s use of red chalk creates a soft and luminous quality, enhancing the ethereal nature of the subjects. While little is known about van Beaumont himself, this drawing is a testament to his artistic talents and ability to create captivating and engaging imagery.