Reuk 1696

"Reuk" (1696) is a red chalk drawing by Hendrick van Beaumont depicting a man in a cluttered interior. The man, likely a peasant, sits on a stool in a simple, rustic room with a fireplace, a tipped-over chair, and a few other objects scattered around. This drawing appears to be a study of form and light and captures the essence of everyday life in 17th-century Dutch society. The use of red chalk gives the work a warm and intimate quality.