Lopende vrouw Possibly 1651

"Lopende vrouw" (Walking Woman) is a delicate pencil sketch by Dutch Golden Age painter Harmen ter Borch, likely created in 1651. Housed in the Rijksmuseum, this small-scale drawing, measuring 95 mm by 114 mm, depicts a figure in motion with a loose and gestural style, offering a glimpse into the artist's creative process. This preliminary study exemplifies ter Borch's mastery of capturing movement and form, hinting at the refinement he would bring to his final paintings.