Twee dode vogels, aan een touwtje afgehangen 1823

"Twee dode vogels, aan een touwtje afgehangen" (Two dead birds, hung from a string) is a pencil drawing by Jean Bernard, a Dutch artist who lived from 1765 to 1833. This realistic depiction, created in 1823, exemplifies Bernard's mastery of detail and naturalism. The image is a still life, a popular genre in the 19th century, and reflects a focus on capturing the beauty of everyday objects with great accuracy. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the delicate features of the birds in stark contrast against the simple backdrop.