Arend met een winterkoning op de rug 1892

"Arend met een winterkoning op de rug" (1892) by Theo van Hoytema is a pen and ink illustration depicting a soaring eagle with a small bird on its back. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Hoytema's detailed style and mastery of naturalism. The accompanying text is a poetic narration of the eagle's flight, hinting at themes of power, freedom, and the natural world. This piece is a testament to van Hoytema's skill as a draughtsman, capturing the movement and grace of avian flight in a captivating way.