Aangespoelde beenderen 1809 - 1810

Anthonie van den Bos's "Aangespoelde beenderen" (1809-1810) is a detailed graphite drawing of various bones, likely those of a whale. The bones are rendered with precision, showcasing van den Bos's keen eye for anatomical detail. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the 19th-century scientific interest in natural history and the exploration of the unknown. Van den Bos's depiction of these "washed-up bones" serves as a visual record of a discovery and a testament to the artist's ability to capture the complexities of the natural world.