Lopende vrouw met een kind aan de hand c. 1660 - 1687

"Lopende vrouw met een kind aan de hand" (Walking Woman with a Child by the Hand) is a red chalk drawing created by Dutch Golden Age painter Harmen ter Borch, dating between c. 1660 and 1687. The drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a woman in profile, walking with her child in tow. The piece is an excellent example of ter Borch's skill in capturing the movement and detail of daily life. The artist's signature is visible in the lower left-hand corner, adding authenticity to the piece. This drawing is a valuable example of Ter Borch's artistic process and his focus on everyday subjects.