Twee jagers bij een boom 1840 - 1880

"Twee jagers bij een boom" (Two hunters by a tree) is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, created sometime between 1840 and 1880. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two figures in profile, likely hunters as suggested by the title. The artist's quick, gestural lines capture the movement of the figures, with the viewer's focus drawn to the hunter in the foreground, his body angled towards the viewer and his hand resting on a gun. The drawing exhibits a masterful use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The work is a fine example of Tavenraat's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects through simple but expressive lines.