Boeren die een kaartspel spelen 1696

This 1696 red chalk drawing by Hendrick van Beaumont depicts a scene of everyday life. Three farmers are gathered around a table, engaged in a game of cards. The scene is captured with a sense of realism, showing the men's clothing and expressions in detail. The work exemplifies the Dutch tradition of genre painting, which focused on depicting ordinary people and activities. The drawing's loose lines suggest a sketch, possibly a study for a larger painting.