Heer knielend voor een jongedame c. 1653

"Heer knielend voor een jongedame" (c. 1653) is a watercolor drawing by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch (1633-1690). The artwork depicts a man kneeling before a woman in a field, showcasing a romantic scene with the man appearing to propose to the woman. This small-scale drawing, measuring only 313 mm in height and 204 mm in width, is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It is a testament to Ter Borch's skill in capturing intimate moments and depicting the nuances of human interaction through delicate brushstrokes.