Stehender Bauer mit verschränkten Armen c. 1603 - 1609

"Stehender Bauer mit verschränkten Armen" (Standing Peasant with Crossed Arms) is a charcoal drawing created by Roelant Savery, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and animal studies, between 1603 and 1609. The drawing depicts a peasant, likely a farmer, standing with his arms crossed, wearing a simple, belted tunic, and a cap. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger composition, and showcases Savery's ability to capture the details of daily life in a precise and naturalistic manner. Currently located in the Städel Museum, the artwork provides insight into the lives of ordinary people during the early Dutch Golden Age.