Studie van een groep mensen 1831 - 1899

This small-scale pencil drawing by Johannes Jacobus Bertelman, titled "Studie van een groep mensen," depicts a group of figures in a dimly lit setting. The artist's swift and expressive lines suggest a sense of movement and energy, while the figures themselves are rendered in a loose and gestural style. The composition is dynamic, with the figures arranged in a seemingly haphazard way, yet there is a sense of unity and cohesion to the scene. The drawing is likely a preliminary study for a larger work and demonstrates Bertelman's skill in capturing the human form with a minimal amount of detail.