Man kijkend naar een jongen met een vogelval (?). c. 1656

This pen and ink drawing, titled "Man looking at a boy with a bird trap(?)" by Moses ter Borch, depicts a scene of rural life. Created in 1656, the drawing shows a man looking out of a building towards a boy who is on his hands and knees in a field. The boy is surrounded by two small dogs, and a fence and several barrels are in the background. Ter Borch, known for his detailed genre paintings, was a skilled draftsman, capturing the moment with simplicity and precision. The drawing's small size suggests it may have been a study for a larger work, reflecting the artist's meticulous approach to his art.