Vaas met uil en tak erop 1778 - 1838

Anthonie van den Bos's "Vaas met uil en tak erop," a delicate pen-and-ink drawing from the late 18th century, depicts a stylized vase with a prominent owl motif. The artist, known for his keen eye for detail, captures the vase's form with precision, outlining its curves and decorative elements. The owl, rendered in simplified lines, is placed prominently on the vase, hinting at its symbolic significance. This intimate study, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van den Bos's artistic skills and his interest in the aesthetics of classical motifs.