Dansende vrouw met bekkens 1640

This pen and brown wash drawing titled "Dansende vrouw met bekkens" ("Dancing woman with cymbals") depicts a woman in mid-motion as she plays cymbals. The drawing is a study by Italian Baroque artist Pietro da Cortona, created in 1640. The dynamic pose and flowing lines are characteristic of Cortona's style, which was influenced by the late Renaissance and early Baroque masters. This study, now in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Cortona's mastery of figure drawing, his ability to capture movement and energy. The drawing serves as a preparatory study for a larger work, highlighting the artist's process and artistic skill.