Slot Capelle in Capelle aan den IJssel 1843

Johannes Tavenraat created this sketch, "Slot Capelle in Capelle aan den IJssel," using graphite. Observe how the soft gradations of tone create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. The composition is structured around the contrast between the solidity of the buildings and the fluidity of the water. Note the repetitive vertical lines that suggest the thatched roofs and the reflections in the water. These structural elements invite us to consider the relationship between stability and change. Tavenraat’s delicate touch does more than just represent a place; it captures a fleeting moment of perception. The drawing's open structure, with its emphasis on line and tone rather than solid form, suggests an engagement with the philosophical idea that reality is not fixed but always in flux.