Studieblad met vrouwen, haardrachten en moeders met kinderen c. 1660

"Studie blad met vrouwen, haardrachten en moeders met kinderen" is a drawing from c. 1660 by Dutch artist Wouter Schouten. It features a collection of sketches, including portraits of women and children, and studies of hairstyles. The work, in a realistic style, suggests that the artist was practicing his skills, developing his ability to portray the human figure, perhaps for future use in larger compositions. These types of preparatory studies are common in art history, especially during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The drawing, measuring 295mm x 232mm, demonstrates Schouten's focus on anatomical detail and naturalism, characteristics that would mark his later career.