Een zittende en twee staande jongens 1625 - 1629

"Een zittende en twee staande jongens" (A Sitting and Two Standing Boys), a 17th-century drawing by Dutch artist Abraham Bloemaert, depicts a series of figure studies. The composition consists of five figures, including two standing boys, a sitting boy, and two figures lying on the ground. The figures, rendered in charcoal on paper, are simple yet expressive, conveying a sense of motion and naturalism. The drawing's informality hints at its function as a preparatory study for a larger work, highlighting Bloemaert's skill in capturing human form and movement. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bloemaert's mastery of draftsmanship and serves as a testament to the enduring artistic legacy of the Dutch Golden Age.