Tak van een plant, mogelijk een varen c. 1856 - 1870

"Tak van een plant, mogelijk een varen" (Branch of a plant, possibly a fern), is a pencil drawing on paper by Dutch artist Maria Vos. Dated between 1856 and 1870, the work depicts a close-up view of a fern branch with its delicate fronds. Vos's meticulous attention to detail and use of shading bring the plant to life. This drawing is a part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, showcasing Vos's talent for botanical observation and her interest in the natural world.