Hoofd en schouders van een man met een hark Possibly 1649

"Hoofd en schouders van een man met een hark" (Head and Shoulders of a Man with a Rake) is a small drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist Harmen ter Borch, dating to around 1649. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a simple, gestural sketch of a man's head and shoulders, seen from the side, holding a rake. The loose and gestural lines of the drawing suggest a quick study, possibly done from life, demonstrating Ter Borch's adeptness in capturing the essence of a subject with a few strokes. This work is a rare example of Ter Borch's drawing style, known primarily for his meticulously detailed paintings.