De boodschapper 1833 - 1892

"De boodschapper" (The Messenger) is a brown wash drawing by Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens, created between 1833 and 1892. This intimate scene, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a group of figures gathered in a domestic setting. The composition captures a moment of casual interaction, highlighting the interplay between the figures, with a focus on the messenger delivering news. Gerkens's meticulous attention to detail and use of subtle shading brings a sense of realism to the scene, characteristic of his work.