Moeder en vijf kinderen, van achteren Possibly 1651

This pen-and-ink drawing, "Moeder en vijf kinderen, van achteren," by Dutch artist Harmen ter Borch, is a quick sketch from October 2, 1651. The small scale of the work, measuring 115mm x 104mm, suggests it was a private study rather than a finished piece. The artwork depicts a mother and five children from behind as they walk away, possibly on a country road or path, capturing the essence of movement in their simple forms. The drawing, held in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Ter Borch's mastery of capturing realistic figures in everyday scenes.