Studieblad van een lopende hond before 1662

"Studie blad van een lopende hond" is a preparatory drawing by Gerard ter Borch, dating from before 1662. The artist, known for his portraits and genre scenes, utilized a simple, loose line to capture the form of a dog in motion. The sketch is characterized by its immediacy and the artist's focus on capturing the essence of the animal's pose rather than precise details. The drawing, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's observational skills and his ability to translate a subject into a quick yet expressive study.