A woman inside a house 1662

This 1662 drawing by Esaias Boursse depicts a woman seated in a chair, holding a bowl in her lap. Executed in graphite, the artwork showcases the artist’s adeptness in capturing the nuances of form and light. The simplicity of the composition, featuring a solitary figure against a plain background, highlights the figure and the subtle details of the woman’s clothing. The drawing likely served as a preparatory study for a larger work, exemplifying the meticulous approach of 17th-century Dutch draftsmanship.