Twee vrouwen, waarvan één een mansbeeld omhelst 1677 - 1755

This pen and brown ink drawing by Elias van Nijmegen, created sometime between 1677 and 1755, depicts three figures. Two female figures, one of whom is embracing a male figure, are rendered in a gestural and expressive style. The artist's use of shading and linework effectively conveys the volume and movement of the figures. The drawing is a preparatory sketch for a larger painting and exemplifies the artist's skill in depicting the human form. "Twee vrouwen, waarvan één een mansbeeld omhelst" is a testament to van Nijmegen's mastery of drawing and his ability to capture the nuances of human interaction through the medium of pen and ink.