Abklatsch van een krijttekening 1890 - 1946

This delicate drawing by Dutch artist Cornelis Vreedenburgh, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a faint, almost ghostly image created through a technique known as “abklatsch.” This process involves transferring a chalk or charcoal drawing onto another surface, resulting in a subtle and ethereal representation. The ghostly nature of the image is heightened by the use of a light background, which allows the faint lines and textures to emerge, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. While the specific subject matter of the drawing remains unclear, the subtlety of the lines and the technique of "abklatsch" suggest a study or a preliminary sketch, hinting at Vreedenburgh’s meticulous approach to his art.