Studieblad met lastdragers, dansers en vrouwen met manden op het hoofd c. 1660

This drawing, created by Dutch artist Wouter Schouten around 1660, is a study sheet filled with sketches of figures in various poses. It showcases the artist's keen eye for observation and his ability to capture the human form with expressive lines. The sheet includes sketches of individuals carrying baskets, dancers in motion, and a figure seemingly engaged in trade, highlighting the diverse activities of everyday life in the 17th century. These studies, executed in pen and ink, demonstrate Schouten's mastery of quick and accurate representation, and likely served as preparatory work for larger compositions.