De luistervink 1823 - 1900

"De luistervink" (The Listener) is a lithograph by Johann Wilhelm (I) Kaiser, a prominent artist of the 19th century. The piece, created between 1823 and 1900, depicts a woman in a flowing dress standing on a set of stairs, seemingly listening intently. The scene takes place in an architectural setting, with a series of arches and pillars leading the eye towards a doorway. The lithograph is characterized by its subtle shading and detailed rendering of the figures and the architectural space. The composition, with the woman's figure placed centrally and the focus on her posture, evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue, hinting at a story about her listening to a secret. The lithograph "De luistervink" is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.