Lezende man en vrouw naast een tafel 1874

"Lezende man en vrouw naast een tafel" (Reading Man and Woman Next to a Table), a pencil drawing created by Willem Cornelis Rip in 1874, depicts a man and a woman seated near a table. The woman is facing the viewer and is reading a book, while the man leans over her shoulder, likely looking at the same text. Rip's drawing showcases a detailed and realistic rendering of the figures, showcasing the intricate folds of their clothing and the expressive lines of their faces. This intimate scene captures a moment of shared reading and knowledge.