Borststuk van een man met pet, zijn armen over elkaar c. 1620 - 1685

This charcoal drawing, "Borststuk van een man met pet, zijn armen over elkaar," by Dutch Golden Age painter Adriaen van Ostade, depicts a seated man, arms crossed, with a cap pulled low over his forehead. Created between 1620 and 1685, the piece highlights the artist's talent for capturing the everyday lives and character of ordinary people. Van Ostade was known for his genre paintings, particularly depictions of peasant life. This drawing's small size and minimal detail lend it an intimate feel, inviting viewers to consider the man's thoughts and emotions.