Knikkerende jongens Possibly 1648

"Knikkerende jongens" (Knucklebone Players) is a drawing by Dutch Golden Age painter Harmen ter Borch. It depicts a group of people watching a young boy playing knucklebones, a popular game in 17th-century Europe. The drawing is dated January 4, 1648, which suggests that it may be a study for a larger painting. The work is a testament to ter Borch’s talent for capturing everyday scenes with both realism and humor. The drawing can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.