Portret van een kind in een interieur 1657

This 1657 charcoal drawing, "Portret van een kind in een interieur," by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch, depicts a young child in a simple interior setting. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's keen observation of detail and the use of subtle shading to create a sense of volume and depth. The child, dressed in fine clothing, appears to be holding a small object, perhaps a toy or a piece of fruit. The drawing's composition emphasizes the figure against the backdrop of the room, suggesting the intimacy of the child's world. This work is a testament to ter Borch's skill as a draftsman and her talent for capturing the nuances of childhood.