Staande man met kind aan een leiband 1777 - 1779

"Staande man met kind aan een leiband" is a drawing by Pieter de Mare, dating from 1777-1779, and currently on display at the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a man in traditional clothing holding a child on a leash. The man is looking off to the side and appears to be smoking a pipe, while the child is looking directly at the viewer. The artist uses fine lines and shading to create a realistic and intimate portrayal of the two figures. De Mare's work, often depicting everyday scenes of Dutch life, is known for its detailed and charming depictions of people and their interactions.