Het fort Manaar op Ceylon, gezien van de rivier c. 1710

This drawing, "Het fort Manaar op Ceylon, gezien van de rivier," created by Cornelis Steiger around 1710, depicts a scene with two figures. The left figure, a man with a long beard, is seated and appears to be in a pensive mood, while a figure with horns and a cloak stands before him, seemingly engaging in a conversation. The drawing is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, using delicate lines and shading to capture the textures of their clothing and the surrounding landscape. The background features a distant view of a town nestled on a hill, possibly a depiction of Manaar Fort on the island of Ceylon. The drawing offers insight into the artist's interest in depicting historical and religious scenes.