Reproductie van een tekening, voorstellende de ouders van Hermann bezoeken hun buren before 1885

This anonymous drawing, dated before 1885, depicts a scene of everyday life in the Netherlands. The artwork, titled "Reproductie van een tekening, voorstellende de ouders van Hermann bezoeken hun buren" (Reproduction of a drawing, showing Hermann's parents visiting their neighbors), is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing portrays a group of four individuals engaged in conversation around a table, suggesting a social gathering or friendly visit. This intimate portrayal of ordinary people is characteristic of Dutch genre painting, a popular style in the 17th and 18th centuries, which captured scenes of daily life.