Staande man met een vogel als offerdier 1849 - 1917

This pencil drawing titled "Staande man met een vogel als offerdier" (Standing Man with a Bird as a Sacrifice) by Matthijs Maris, dating from 1849 to 1917, depicts a nude male figure standing with a bird at his side. The figure’s pose and the overall composition suggest a moment of contemplation or introspection. The soft, expressive lines of the drawing create a sense of vulnerability and fragility, characteristic of Maris's signature style, often referred to as symbolism. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's exploration of human emotion and the human condition.