Man en vrouw in boerenkleding, op de rug gezien 1621 - 1707

This pen and ink drawing, "Man en vrouw in boerenkleding, op de rug gezien," by Willem van de Velde the Elder depicts a man and woman in peasant clothing from behind. The drawing, dated between 1621 and 1707, is a study of form and gesture, capturing the casual movement of the figures in a simple, yet striking manner. The artist's use of hatching and crosshatching to create tonal variation and volume highlights the Dutch master's masterful draftsmanship. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary people during the Golden Age of Dutch art.