Chinese man making an offering c. 1660

"Chinese man making an offering" is a drawing by Dutch artist Wouter Schouten, dated circa 1660. The artwork depicts a Chinese man seated at a table, making an offering. The scene is depicted in a loose, sketchy style, with visible brushstrokes and washes of gray ink. The composition is primarily focused on the figure of the man, who is shown in profile. The table is laden with offerings, including fruit, candles and other objects. The drawing is a rare example of Schouten's work depicting a non-European subject, demonstrating the influence of global trade and cultural exchange on European art of the 17th century. The artwork is a small-scale piece measuring only 208 mm in height and 163 mm in width.