De Zuiverheid 1703 - 1775

"De Zuiverheid," created by Louis Fabritius Dubourg between 1703 and 1775, depicts a woman seated in a garden, holding flowers to her chest, her head bowed in contemplation. This monochrome drawing is a delicate study in light and shadow, capturing the subtle curves of the woman's form and the softness of her drapery. Dubourg, a prominent Dutch artist known for his portraiture and genre scenes, uses this intimate work to evoke a sense of quietude and purity. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of the artist's mastery of black and white media.