Man, woman and little boy, inside the house 1662

This 1662 drawing by Esaias Boursse depicts a woman and a young boy seated inside a simple dwelling, while a man sits behind them. The artist uses a loose, sketchy style to capture the scene with a sense of immediacy. The light filtering through the open doorway illuminates the figures, suggesting a domestic setting, and emphasizing the soft, charcoal tones. The scene, while seemingly ordinary, offers a glimpse into everyday life in 17th-century Dutch society, reflecting the artist's interest in capturing natural and unguarded moments.