Slapende man 1658

"Slapende man" (Sleeping Man), a 1658 drawing by Dutch artist Cornelis Saftleven, depicts a figure slumped against a tree, their head resting on their hand and their body draped in a cloak. The artist's careful shading and precise lines create a sense of realism, conveying the weariness and exhaustion of the sleeping subject. Saftleven, known for his landscapes and genre scenes, often included figures in his work, capturing the daily lives of ordinary people, as seen in this intimate and evocative portrait.