Jongen en meisje met vogelkooi c. 1858

"Jongen en meisje met vogelkooi" (Boy and Girl with Birdcage) is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist Bastiaan de Poorter, created around 1858. The drawing depicts a young girl, possibly reaching for a birdcage held by a boy. The sketch is a quick, gestural study of figures in an intimate setting, characteristic of de Poorter's work. The loose lines and unfinished nature of the piece highlight the artist's focus on capturing the essence of movement and the human form. This sketch, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into de Poorter's artistic process and his interest in capturing everyday moments.