Zittend meisje 1656

Cornelis Saftleven’s 1656 charcoal drawing, "Zittend meisje," depicts a young girl seated on a stone block. The girl's head is slightly tilted, and her eyes are downcast, giving her a contemplative air. The artist utilizes subtle shading and hatching to convey the form and texture of the girl’s clothing, suggesting the fabric's weight and the contours of her body. This drawing is characteristic of Saftleven's early style, which focused on simple, everyday scenes.