Abklatsch van een krijttekening 1890 - 1946

This is a blank page by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, "Abklatsch van een krijttekening," a rub-off, or a transfer, from a chalk drawing created between 1890 and 1946. The almost entirely blank surface may be a result of the transfer process, though it is also possible the artist intentionally chose to depict a blank page. Now on display at the Rijksmuseum, it's a thought-provoking piece that explores the nature of absence and the possibilities of artistic expression.