Moeder en kind c. 1662

"Moeder en kind" (Mother and Child), a drawing by Dutch artist Moses ter Borch, is a poignant depiction of a mother and child. The artwork, executed in pen and ink, showcases the dynamic composition of the two figures. The mother, dressed in a long robe, is shown walking away from her child, who reaches out towards her with both arms raised. The child’s expression is one of pleading, while the mother’s face remains obscured, leaving her emotions ambiguous. This powerful and evocative drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to ter Borch’s masterful handling of line and composition.