Knielende jonge vrouw after 1635

"Knielende jonge vrouw" (Kneeling Young Woman) is an etching by Dutch artist Frederick Bloemaert, created after 1635. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman in a flowing dress, kneeling with her head bowed, possibly in prayer or sorrow. This small-scale work, measuring 120 mm in height and 90 mm in width, exemplifies Bloemaert's skill in capturing the human form through precise lines and delicate shading. This etching, likely created for personal study or as a preparatory sketch for a larger work, showcases the artist's interest in anatomy and the expressive power of the human figure.