Study Sheet with Two Seated Children and an Angel 1600 - 1648

Hendrick Goudt's "Study Sheet with Two Seated Children and an Angel" is a pen and ink drawing depicting three figures: a woman breastfeeding a child, another woman holding two children, and an angel flying overhead. The work, dated 1600–1648, exemplifies the meticulous detail and expressive lines characteristic of Goudt's drawings. The artist's interest in capturing the human form is evident in the subtle nuances of anatomy and posture. This preliminary study, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into Goudt's creative process and his exploration of composition and light.