Studies van een epitaaf en een geestelijke 1827 - 1891

"Studies van een epitaaf en een geestelijke" is a pencil drawing by Johannes Bosboom, dating between 1827 and 1891. It is a preparatory study for a larger painting and depicts a clergyman and an epitaph, likely for a church interior. The sketch is composed of loose, gestural lines, emphasizing the form of the figures and the architectural elements. Bosboom was a master of depicting the interiors of Dutch churches, capturing both their grandeur and their intimacy. This drawing offers a glimpse into his creative process, revealing the artist's preliminary thoughts and observations.