River God with Putti 

Cornelis Schut created this drawing, River God with Putti, using pen and brown ink, and brown wash. The drawing is structured as a frame, with the primary scene unfolding along the bottom and right edges, leaving a vast central space untouched. This deliberate void draws attention to the periphery, where Schut masterfully employs line and wash to bring depth and movement. The figures, rendered with delicate precision, interact within their defined borders, their forms softened by the subtle gradations of the brown wash. The river god, reclining at the corner, anchors the composition with his weighty presence, while the putti inject a sense of lively motion. The linear quality of the ink work contrasts with the atmospheric wash, creating a dynamic surface that invites the eye to explore the interplay between form and space.