Visser met een hengel en een tas, naar links Possibly 1652

This drawing, “Visser met een hengel en een tas, naar links”, is a quick study by Dutch Golden Age painter Harmen ter Borch, dated January 1652. Ter Borch is best known for his genre paintings, often depicting scenes from everyday life. The composition of the drawing focuses on a fisherman, his clothing, and his tools, all sketched in charcoal and providing a sense of immediacy and informality. The drawing is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.