Two Eurasian women doing domestic work 1662

This 1662 drawing by Dutch artist Esaias Boursse depicts two Eurasian women engaged in domestic tasks. The woman on the left sits calmly on a stool, while the woman on the right kneads dough using a rolling pin and bowl. The drawing, executed in graphite, showcases Boursse's skillful rendering of the figures' attire and the subtle details of their daily lives. The composition of the piece, with the figures placed in a simple setting, emphasizes the ordinary yet essential nature of domestic work. This work, with its intimate portrayal of everyday life, is a fine example of Boursse's skill in capturing realistic detail, a characteristic of his artistic practice.