Zittende vrouw in loszinnige pose
Willem Schellinks
1637 - 1678
Medium
paper
Dimensions
195; 156
About this artwork
height 195 mm x width 156 mm
Art Historical Context
**Zittende vrouw inzinnige pose** (Seated Woman in a Pose) is a delicate drawing on paper by Dutch artist Willem Schellinks, created sometime between 1637 and 1678. Measuring just 195 mm high by 156 mm wide, this study captures a woman seated in a relaxed, uninhibited posture, showcasing Schellinks' skill in rendering the human form with fluid lines and subtle shading. As a product of the Dutch Golden Age it reflects the era's fascination with everyday life and the body, often explored in private sketches by artists. Schellinks (c. 1627–1678), a versatile draughtsman, painter, and etcher, was...