Felsiges Ufer an einem Fluß, links oben eine Kapelle 

Hendrik Tavenier created this drawing titled 'Rocky Shore on a River, with a Chapel at the Top Left', using pen and grey ink with grey wash. Observe the composition which is structured by a strong diagonal, rising from the lower left to the upper right. This line is reinforced by the riverbank, leading our eye through the landscape. Tavenier uses a limited palette, focusing on shades of grey and subtle washes, to create a sense of atmospheric depth. This monochromatic approach emphasizes the formal elements of line and texture. The drawing plays with semiotic oppositions; the natural, rugged form of the rocky shore against the structured, man-made chapel. This contrast suggests a dialogue between nature and culture. The figures, rendered small against the landscape, highlight humanity's place within the broader natural order. Tavenier's meticulous rendering encourages us to consider the interplay between form, space, and the philosophical themes of nature and existence.