Paddestoelen 1843

"Paddestoelen" (Mushrooms) is a detailed botanical drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a 19th-century Dutch artist known for his meticulous depictions of flora. Created in 1843, the artwork features a collection of mushrooms sketched in graphite on paper. Tavenraat's keen eye for detail is evident in his careful rendering of the mushrooms' textures, shapes, and subtle nuances. The drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the natural world and his skilled hand in capturing the delicate beauty of fungi.