Mann, einen Baum hinaufsteigend, ein weiterer mit auffälliger Kopfbedeckung schaut ihm zu 

Hieronymus Hess created this drawing with ink, presenting a scene dominated by linear forms and the monochrome tonality of the ink. The composition divides into foreground and background; a man climbing a tree occupies the left, contrasted with a figure wearing a distinctive hat, observing from a distance on the right. The lines are economic but expressive, capturing movement and attention. The tree, rendered with simple contours, provides a stark vertical axis against the open landscape. Hess employs line to delineate shape and suggest depth, achieving a balance between detail and omission. The sparse background creates a sense of space, inviting interpretation of the narrative. Formally, this work invites consideration of how Hess uses line to construct both figures and landscape. The simplicity of means underscores the subtle complexities within the composition, questioning what is included versus what is left unsaid.