Grafstenen in Menado 1821

"Grafstenen in Menado" (Tombstones in Menado) is a pencil drawing by Adrianus Johannes Bik, created in 1821. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene of megalithic tombstones in Menado, Indonesia, a region Bik explored during his travels. Bik's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the realistic representation of the stone structures and the surrounding vegetation. The drawing offers a glimpse into the funerary practices and cultural heritage of the Minahasan people of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, showcasing Bik's role as an artist documenting the world around him.