Twee portretten van Roosje Possibly 1779 - 1788

"Twee portretten van Roosje" (Two Portraits of Roosje) is a drawing by Dutch artist Jan Brandes, dating back to 1779-1788. The work, executed in red chalk on paper, depicts the profile and three-quarter view of a young woman, possibly named Roosje, against a plain background. This intimate and detailed portrait captures the subject's delicate features and youthful charm. Brandes, known for his portraits and drawings, is known to have often drawn from life. The small size and simplicity of the work suggest it could be a study or a preliminary sketch for a larger work.