Woman Seated on the Ground with Two Children 1635 - 1640

This 17th century pen-and-ink drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn depicts a mother seated on the ground with two children. The drawing, likely a preparatory sketch for a larger work, captures a moment of tenderness and familial intimacy. The artist's use of loose lines and hatching, particularly in the drapery, conveys a sense of movement and immediacy, characteristic of his style. The composition, with its central focus on the mother and her children, suggests a theme of maternal love and care.