En knælende mand og en kvinde med en kurv 1600 - 1700

This brown ink drawing by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, dating from the 17th century, depicts two figures in a simple, intimate scene. A man kneels with his head bowed, while a woman with a basket sits by a table, perhaps receiving a gift. The figures are rendered with loose, expressive lines, characteristic of Bega's style. The composition is informal and uncluttered, focusing on the interaction between the two figures, creating a sense of quiet intimacy. The work offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of prosperity and artistic flourishing.