Liggende man, leunend op een zak 1787

Abraham van Strij's "Liggende man, leunend op een zak" (1787) is a small-scale drawing (117 mm x 155 mm) that captures a man resting against a sack, likely a laborer taking a break. The loose, gestural lines and light washes of gray ink create a sense of informality, characteristic of van Strij's style. The composition, centered on the reclining figure, invites the viewer to consider the subject's weariness and the casualness of the scene, which is enhanced by the presence of a barrel and cannon in the background, hinting at a military or maritime context.