Buchenstamm am Waldrand, davor ein abgefallener Ast

drawing, ink, indian-ink, graphite

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

netherlandish

pencil sketch

landscape

etching

possibly oil pastel

ink

fluid art

indian-ink

romanticism

botanical drawing

15_18th-century

graphite

watercolour illustration

pencil art

botanical art

watercolor

"Buchenstamm am Waldrand, davor ein abgefallener Ast" is a drawing by Dutch artist Gerard van Nijmegen, known for his landscapes. This piece, currently housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a serene woodland scene with a prominent beech tree at the edge of a forest. The artist's precise penmanship captures the intricate details of the tree's bark and the delicate foliage of the surrounding woods. This drawing embodies the 18th-century artistic fascination with the natural world, showcasing the beauty and tranquility of the forest in a simplified yet meticulous manner.