Vier jongens 1620 - 1668

"Vier jongens" (Four Boys), a black chalk drawing by Jan Miense Molenaer, depicts three boys in a casual scene. Created between 1620 and 1668, this drawing captures the everyday life of Dutch children in a realistic manner. Molenaer's use of shadow and light gives the figures a sense of depth and volume, and their relaxed poses and expressions suggest an intimate moment. This small, intimate drawing is a fine example of Molenaer's talent for capturing the nuances of human interaction.