Zonsopgang met een regenboog 1859

"Zonsopgang met een regenboog" (Sunrise with a Rainbow) is a pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, dated 1859, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a minimalist landscape featuring a horizon line with a simple representation of a rainbow above the waves, suggesting a sunrise over water. The drawing showcases Tavenraat's interest in capturing the delicate nuances of light and color as seen in nature. This drawing exemplifies Tavenraat's attention to detail and his fascination with capturing the beauty of the natural world.