Zittende boer, leunend op een tafeltje 1644 - 1649

"Zittende boer, leunend op een tafeltje" (Seated Peasant Leaning on a Table) is a pen and ink drawing by Isaac van Ostade, created between 1644 and 1649. The artwork depicts a seated peasant in a simple interior, leaning on a table with a jug on it. The scene is rendered with loose lines and subtle shading, characteristic of Ostade's style. The drawing captures a moment of quiet contemplation and offers a glimpse into the daily life of a common peasant. This drawing, although small in size (167 mm x 129 mm), showcases Ostade's skill in capturing realistic detail and conveying emotion with delicate strokes. Ostade, known for his genre paintings and drawings depicting peasant life, produced numerous works like this, offering valuable insights into the social and cultural contexts of 17th-century Dutch life.