A woman and a sleeping girl inside a house 1662

This graphite drawing by Esaias Boursse, created in 1662, portrays a woman seated in a rocking chair and a sleeping girl on the floor. The woman is holding a small dish, perhaps a bowl of food, and looks out at the viewer. The sleeping girl is covered in a blanket or cloth and has her head on a pillow. The simple composition and realistic details create a sense of intimacy and tranquility. The drawing's small size, 148 mm by 196 mm, suggests it may have been a study or sketch for a larger work. Boursse was a Dutch artist known for his portraits and genre scenes.