Two Children Embracing [upper half]; Seated Ecclesiast [lower half]
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Two Children Embracing [upper half]; Seated Ecclesiast [lower half]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/0b59f496acabe498/full.webp)
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two small images on one sheet. The top half has two kids hugging, their hair wild and loose. The bottom half is a single child sitting, holding something small in their lap, with a simple robe draped over their shoulders. The top image looks like a quick, sketchy study of kids playing. The bottom one feels more formal, like a posed portrait. Both are drawn with fine lines and shading. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how these lines were made.
![Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/c82bf77b351cdf13/thumb.webp)
![Figure of a Man [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/31a0299707350915/thumb.webp)
![Portrait of a Procurator [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b1f9a8462c76ecbe/thumb.webp)
![The Flight into Egypt [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/3a100db72e6d25e3/thumb.webp)
