Vliegende eekhoorn, op een tak 1775 - 1833

"Vliegende eekhoorn, op een tak" is a detailed pencil and wash drawing by Jean Bernard depicting a flying squirrel clinging to a tree branch. Created between 1775 and 1833, this work is characteristic of Bernard's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the animal's soft fur and the textured bark of the tree. The squirrel's pose, balanced precariously on the branch, adds a sense of dynamism to the composition, highlighting the animal's agility. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Bernard's talent for naturalistic representation and the beauty of the natural world.