Zittende vrouw met kind op schoot 1735 - 1807

"Zittende vrouw met kind op schoot" (Sitting woman with child on lap) is a black chalk drawing created between 1735 and 1807 by Dutch artist Hendrik Pothoven. The drawing depicts a woman sitting with a child on her lap, capturing a tender moment of maternal care. Pothoven's style is characterized by meticulous detail and a focus on realistic representation, as seen in the delicate rendering of the figures' clothing and expressions. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and offers a glimpse into the artist's skilled draftsmanship and his ability to portray the human figure with sensitivity.