Man leunend op stok en vrouw met mand 1777 - 1779

"Man Leaning on a Stick and Woman with a Basket" is a pair of drawings by Pieter de Mare, created between 1777 and 1779. The drawings, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depict a man and a woman, each in a simple pose, rendered in meticulous detail. The man leans on his stick, while the woman carries a basket. The drawings are a fine example of de Mare's work, which often focused on everyday scenes of Dutch life. His drawings were praised for their realism and ability to capture the character of his subjects. These drawings, though small in size, offer a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people during the late 18th century in the Netherlands.