Figuren op een straat met een moskee c. 1936

"Figuren op een straat met een moskee" (Figures on a Street with a Mosque), a c. 1936 sketch by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, is a quick yet evocative depiction of an Islamic street scene. The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, uses light pencil lines to capture the simple yet compelling composition of the scene. The central mosque is prominent with its dome and minaret, while the figures, possibly merchants or locals, animate the street. Vreedenburgh, known for his architectural and landscape drawings, conveys the atmosphere of a bustling, vibrant market, highlighting the architectural details and the people's movements within it.