Three Sketches of a Goat (recto) Drapery of Standing Female Figure (verso) c. 1610

"Three Sketches of a Goat (recto) Drapery of Standing Female Figure (verso)" is a pen-and-ink drawing created by Dutch painter Abraham Bloemaert circa 1610. The drawing, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, features three distinct sketches of a goat, each capturing the animal from a different angle. Bloemaert's detailed rendering of the goat's anatomy, particularly its intricate horns and furry coat, exemplifies his masterful use of line. These studies likely served as preliminary sketches for a larger composition or to be used as reference material for later paintings, reflecting the artist's meticulous approach to animal representation.