Twee dames zittend bij een graftombe c. 1734 - 1801

"Twee dames zittend bij een graftombe" is a drawing by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys, created sometime between 1734 and 1801. The artwork, held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two women in elegant dress seated near a tombstone in a graveyard. The drawing is characterized by a somber mood, with the women appearing contemplative and the setting imbued with an air of quietude, enhanced by the soft, delicate lines and the soft, muted tones of the drawing. This drawing exemplifies Buys' mastery in capturing the nuances of emotion and creating evocative scenes.