Figuren op een open veld bij een gebouw met vier torens 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this drawing, whose title translates to 'Figures in an open field near a building with four towers,' with graphite on paper. It's all about the touch here, isn't it? The way Vreedenburgh builds up the image with these light, feathery lines. Look at the tree trunk, how it's not just an outline but a collection of marks that suggest texture and form. It’s almost like he's feeling his way through the subject, letting the pencil lead do the talking. The beauty of a drawing like this lies in its immediacy and directness. You can almost see the artist's hand moving across the paper, responding to the world in real time. The marks have an emotional resonance, they convey a sense of quiet observation, a moment of connection between the artist and the landscape. It reminds me a little of Twombly, but more grounded, less frantic. It's a reminder that art isn't always about grand statements, sometimes it's just about paying attention.