Oude wilgenboom 1809 - 1841

"Oude wilgenboom" (Old Willow Tree) is a detailed pencil drawing by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme, created between 1809 and 1841. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a single gnarled willow tree trunk, its surface intricately textured and its branches reaching skyward. Bemme, known for his realistic depictions of nature, captures the tree's weathered beauty, emphasizing the passage of time and the resilience of nature. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading provide a sense of depth and light, highlighting the willow's resilience and the artist's keen observation of natural forms.