IJslands landschap met een meer en een boog van lava 1840

This pencil sketch, *IJslands landschap met een meer en een boog van lava* (Icelandic landscape with a lake and an arch of lava), was created by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat in 1840. The artwork consists of four sketches on a single sheet of paper, depicting various scenes from the Icelandic landscape. The sketches showcase Tavenraat's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the rugged beauty of nature. The sketches are a testament to the artist's fascination with the unique geological formations of Iceland. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the artist's personal sketchbook and highlights his artistic process.