Breiend meisje in interieur op Marken 1896

"Breiend meisje in interieur op Marken" (1896) is a silverpoint drawing by Dutch symbolist artist Jan Toorop, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The piece depicts a young woman seated in an interior, her figure outlined in delicate lines. The composition features a sense of intimacy, with the woman's form framed by the interior's architecture. Toorop’s use of silverpoint, a technique that involves drawing with a silver stylus on prepared paper, contributes to the artwork's subtle and refined aesthetic. The subject matter and style are characteristic of Toorop's oeuvre, which often explored themes of spirituality, the human condition, and the symbolic representation of nature. This work offers an interesting glimpse into the artist's exploration of light, shadow, and the interplay between figure and space.