Seated Man Wearing a Cap, his Left Hand on his Knee, Facing Right c. 1658 - 1660

"Seated Man Wearing a Cap, his Left Hand on his Knee, Facing Right" is a red chalk drawing by Cornelis Bega, dated c. 1658 - 1660. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man seated in profile, his face obscured by a wide-brimmed cap. Bega's use of red chalk creates a sense of immediacy and intimacy, highlighting the subject's subtle gestures and posture. This work is characteristic of Bega's style, which focused on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life, particularly those of common people. The drawing provides a glimpse into the 17th-century Dutch society and its working class.