Hertengewei en een liggende herder 1840

"Hertengewei en een liggende herder" (Stag Antlers and a Reclining Shepherd), an 1840 pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, depicts a set of stag antlers alongside a reclining shepherd figure. The sketch, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases Tavenraat's talent for capturing the details of natural forms, particularly in the intricate depiction of the antlers, which are rendered with a sense of realism and depth. Tavenraat was a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and animal studies, and this work exemplifies his ability to convey natural beauty through simple, yet precise lines.