Hoofd van een jongen met lang haar c. 1661

"Hoofd van een jongen met lang haar" (Head of a Boy with Long Hair) is a charcoal drawing by Moses ter Borch, dating from around 1661. This intimate portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the delicate features of a young boy with a contemplative gaze. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the boy's long hair and the subtle details of his clothing. This drawing exemplifies ter Borch's talent for portraiture, a genre he excelled in during his short but prolific career.