Drie boeren aan een tafel en drie andere figuren 1600 - 1630

This 17th-century drawing, "Drie boeren aan een tafel en drie andere figuren," by Esaias van de Velde, depicts six figures, likely peasants or farmers, engaged in a variety of actions. The figures are rendered in a loose and expressive style, characteristic of van de Velde's drawings. The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases van de Velde's interest in depicting everyday life, a hallmark of Dutch Golden Age art. The drawing's small size, measuring 97 mm in height and 156 mm in width, speaks to its intimate and detailed nature. The piece serves as a valuable study of human anatomy and movement, providing insight into van de Velde's artistic process.