Kalkovens bij Hillegom met op de voorgrond kolfspelers 1744 - 1807

This pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Hendrik Tavenier depicts a scene of daily life in Hillegom, Netherlands. Dated sometime between 1744 and 1807, "Kalkovens bij Hillegom met op de voorgrond kolfspelers" shows a lime kiln, with workers and a group of people playing a game of kolf, a Dutch precursor to golf, in the foreground. Tavenier's detailed depiction captures the architectural features of the kiln and the surrounding buildings, offering a glimpse into the everyday activities of the people of Hillegom during the 18th century.