Dutch, Early 17th Century, Man with a Jug and Travel Bag

This lively pen drawing depicts a full-length figure of a man, likely a traveler or wanderer, walking in profile to the right. He carries a bag slung over his shoulder and a jug in his right hand. The artist has captured the subject with a few brisk, confident lines, conveying a sense of movement and character. The drawing's spontaneous quality and subject matter are typical of Dutch draftsmanship from the early 17th century, which often focused on everyday life and genre scenes.
The drawing is housed in a magnificent Italian Baroque frame, likely dating to the 17th century. The hand-carved, foliate design features a distressed gilt finish over a red bole, perfectly complementing the age and style of the drawing.
On the reverse of the paper, the number "42" is inscribed in pencil, along with an illegible inscription.
Pen on paper. 18.5 x 12 cm