Zuster op een ziekenzaal c. 1900 - 1930

"Zuster op een ziekenzaal" is a black and white ink drawing created by Elly Verstijnen between 1900 and 1930. This small-scale work depicts a nurse standing in a hospital room, a boy standing in front of her, and two children lying in beds. The nurse is standing with her arms crossed, her face obscured by her cap, and looking towards the viewer, while the boy is looking down at the ground, perhaps feeling shy or awkward. The children in the beds are both looking up and out of the frame. The drawing is characterized by simple lines and a limited use of shading, creating a sense of realism. The scene is presented in a realistic style, drawing attention to the everyday life in a hospital. This artwork is likely to have been created to highlight the work of nurses in hospitals during this period.