Standing woman with her eyes covered c. 1630 - 1670

This black chalk drawing on blue paper, created by Dutch artist Govert Flinck sometime between 1630 and 1670, depicts a standing nude woman with her hands covering her eyes. The figure is rendered with subtle shading, highlighting the contours of the body and creating a sense of depth. The simple composition and the woman's gesture of covering her eyes evoke a sense of modesty and vulnerability, perhaps suggesting a theme of shame or introspection. This drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, exemplifies Flinck's mastery of the human form and his ability to convey emotion through subtle details.