Priester en koppen 1868

Johannes Tavenraat's "Priester en koppen" (1868), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a study of a priest in detailed pen and ink. The drawing depicts a priest in full standing pose, with a focus on his robe and beard, while the surrounding space is filled with sketches of heads and faces. This piece showcases the artist's talent for capturing the intricacies of human form and expression. As a study, the artwork demonstrates Tavenraat's commitment to the observation and representation of everyday life, providing an insight into his artistic process.