Heer op de trap van een voornaam huis 1871 - 1906

"Heer op de trap van een voornaam huis" (Gentleman on the Stairs of a Noble House) is a charcoal drawing on paper by Pieter de Josselin de Jong, created sometime between 1871 and 1906. The drawing depicts a man in a top hat standing on a grand staircase, looking down at a large decorative candelabra. The composition is characterized by stark contrasts of light and shadow, and the intricate details of the architecture suggest an opulent and luxurious setting. The drawing is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.