Hert op stenen plateau Possibly 1858

Johannes Tavenraat's "Hert op stenen plateau" is a pen and ink drawing from around 1858, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing portrays a stag standing on a rocky plateau, looking out over a vast landscape. Tavenraat's precise and detailed style, along with the dramatic positioning of the stag, creates a sense of majesty and solitude, capturing the spirit of the natural world. The use of brown ink and washes emphasizes the animal's silhouette against the hazy background, giving the artwork a melancholic, yet powerful, feel.