Vervallen Russische grafkruisen op Wrangeleiland in de Kruisbaai, Nova Zembla 1880

"Vervallen Russische grafkruisen op Wrangeleiland in de Kruisbaai, Nova Zembla" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Louis Apol, created in 1880. The artwork depicts a scene of decaying wooden crosses, likely from a Russian cemetery, found on Wrangle Island in the Cross Bay of Nova Zembla. Apol's simple yet poignant drawing captures the somber atmosphere of the abandoned gravesite, reflecting on the passage of time and the enduring presence of history. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the artist's travels and observations of the remote Arctic landscapes.