Standing Boy Holding a Whip and Raising his Right Hand c. 1640 - 1650

"Standing Boy Holding a Whip and Raising his Right Hand" is a pen and brown ink drawing on paper created by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn around 1640-1650. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, the drawing depicts a young boy in a wide-brimmed hat, dressed in simple clothing, standing with his right hand raised and holding a whip in his left. This quick sketch is characteristic of Rembrandt's mastery of capturing the human form with a few, expressive strokes. The composition is simple, focusing on the boy's gesture and the whip, creating a sense of immediacy and informality.