Asking for the Doll

Adriaen van Ostade

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a scene titled "Asking for the Doll" by Adriaen van Ostade. The scene shows a woman seated on the left, holding a baby in her lap, and a man standing on the right, resting his arms on a railing. The woman wears a head covering and a long dress. The man wears a head covering and a long-sleeved shirt. There is a table in front of them with a bowl and spoon on it. The background appears to be a room or building with a doorway and some foliage hanging from the top. The drawing is signed and dated in the bottom right corner. The overall style of the drawing is detailed and realistic, with heavy lines and shading. The mood of the scene appears to be informal and domestic.