Twee voorstellingen met reeën en een hert 1837 - 1843

Victor Adam created this print of two studies of deer at an unknown date, now held at the Rijksmuseum. Note how the image is divided into two distinct registers, each presenting the animals in drastically different poses. The upper register showcases the 'Chittrole,' captured mid-leap, conveying a sense of dynamism and vitality. The delicate, almost fragile lines capture the deer's fleeting grace. In contrast, the lower register features the 'Cerf' standing, its posture suggesting stateliness and nobility. Observe how light and shadow are handled: subtle gradations model the forms, lending volume and depth to the figures. The composition directs our eyes not through dramatic action but through subtle shifts in tone and texture. This careful modulation speaks to a broader philosophical interest in the observer's role and our relationship to the natural world. As such, this print not only captures the likeness of these animals but also invites a moment of contemplation on the act of seeing itself.