Veldheer spreekt een vrouw met twee kinderen toe

About this artwork

hoogte 223 mm x breedte 288 mm

Art Historical Context

**François Perrier's "Veldheer spreekt vrouw met twee kinderen toe** This intimate pen drawing by French Baroque artist François Perrier (c. 1590–1650) captures a poignant moment: a field marshal or general addressing a woman accompanied by her two children. Created sometime between 1610 and1638, the work measures a modest 223 mm high by 288 mm wide, inviting close contemplation. Perrier, who trained in Lyon and later absorbed influences from Rome's vibrant art scene—including Caravaggio's dramatic chiaroscuro and the Bolognese school's classical poise—often explored historical and allegorica...