Jongens spelend bij een veranda voor een huis Possibly 1651 - 1653

This is a preliminary sketch by the Dutch Golden Age painter Harmen ter Borch, dating from the early 1650s. The drawing is in black chalk on paper, and depicts a scene of two boys playing near a porch, with the outline of a house in the background. The sketch is a study for a larger painting, likely a depiction of domestic life in the Netherlands during this era. Ter Borch was known for his detailed and intimate portrayals of everyday life. This sketch gives a glimpse into the artist's process as he developed his composition and the details of his subject matter.