Portret van een staande jongen 1745

"Portret van een staande jongen" (Portrait of a Standing Boy) is a 1745 charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Hendrik Pothoven (1725-1807). This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young boy in a formal, 18th-century outfit. The subject is positioned against a plain backdrop and is captured in a three-quarter view, giving a sense of realism. This drawing exemplifies Pothoven's skill in capturing the essence of his subject through delicate strokes and subtle shading.