Group of trees 

Jakob Maurer created this pencil drawing of a group of trees, and it's now located in the Städel Museum. The drawing captures a dense cluster of trees with a striking emphasis on line and form. The use of graphite creates a range of tonal values, giving the trees a sense of depth. The composition is built on a structural framework of vertical tree trunks that recede into the background. The density of lines and shading evokes a feeling of depth and invites you to navigate through the forest. The interplay between the precision of line work and the softer shading creates a visual tension, highlighting the contrast between the concrete forms of the trees and the atmospheric space. Maurer’s trees become less about representation and more about exploring the underlying structure of the natural world.