Staand meisje dat haar rok optilt 1600 - 1659

This is a black chalk drawing on blue paper by the French Baroque artist Simon Vouet, completed sometime between 1600 and 1659. This drawing depicts a standing woman holding her skirt. It is a study for a larger painting, highlighting the meticulous detail and anatomical precision that characterized Vouet’s work. The drawing demonstrates Vouet’s mastery of black chalk and his ability to capture the fluidity of movement. This piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.