Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 30 1875 - 1934

This chalk drawing, part of a larger collection by Isaac Israels, may at first glance appear as a mere collection of indistinct forms. Yet, it is precisely in this ambiguity that its power lies. Look closely, and you will see impressions of figures; notice the faint outlines, almost like ghostly apparitions. Such fleeting impressions remind us of the *Sehnsucht* - that sense of longing that permeates so much of human experience. The paleness evokes a sense of ethereality, similar to figures in Renaissance art, such as Botticelli's, rendered in a way that captures the human form but also suggests a kind of otherworldliness. Here, the indistinct figures convey a sense of psychological distance, an emotional space that allows viewers to project their own experiences and memories onto the artwork. And so, like a recurring dream, these chalk figures echo through time, reminding us of the enduring human condition, our constant search for meaning and connection amidst the ephemeral nature of existence.