Woman with a child on her arm and two men 1684 - 1736

This drawing, “Woman with a child on her arm and two men”, is a quick study by the Italian artist Domenico Brandi. Created in the early 18th century, the artwork showcases the artist's interest in capturing the human form through simple, expressive lines. The composition is focused on the figures, with the background rendered minimally. Brandi’s draftsmanship is evident in the way he conveys the weight of the child in the woman’s arms and the tension of the man's extended arm. This piece is now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.