Reigers, koeien en een schuur 1854 - 1868

This pen-and-ink drawing, "Reigers, koeien en een schuur" (Herons, Cows, and a Barn) by Johannes Tavenraat, depicts a simple pastoral scene. Created between 1854 and 1868, the artwork captures the artist's keen eye for detail, evident in the delicate strokes used to render the cows, barn, and distant landscape. Tavenraat's work often explores the beauty of everyday life in the Dutch countryside, inviting viewers to appreciate the quietude and tranquility of the natural world. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.