Pastorale scène met twee figuren c. 1652

This red chalk drawing, titled "Pastorale scène met twee figuren" (Pastoral Scene with Two Figures), was created by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch around 1652. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a pastoral scene with a man holding a stick and a woman seated amongst leafy plants. The loose lines of the drawing give the scene a sense of spontaneity and informality, typical of ter Borch's style. Despite its small size (102 mm x 153 mm), the drawing captures the essence of a serene and tranquil countryside setting.