Boerin met een mand en een zagende jongen before 1817

"Boerin met een mand en een zagende jongen" (Woman with a basket and a sawing boy) is a pencil drawing by Balthasar Paul Ommeganck, completed before 1817. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman standing next to a large basket and a young boy sawing a piece of wood. The drawing, likely a preparatory study for a larger composition, showcases Ommeganck's skill in capturing the details of rural life, particularly the working class. The use of graphite allows for delicate rendering of the figures and their surroundings, providing a glimpse into the artist's observational approach.