Huilend kind 1670 - 1680

"Huilend kind" (Weeping Child) is a black chalk drawing on paper by Dutch painter Gerard de Lairesse, created between 1670 and 1680. The drawing depicts a young child kneeling and covering their face with a cloth, a depiction of sorrow and grief. De Lairesse, known for his mastery of figure drawing and composition, executed the piece with meticulous detail, highlighting the child's delicate features and the soft folds of the cloth. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this small-scale artwork is a poignant example of Lairesse's talent for conveying emotional depth and capturing fleeting moments.