Parkgezicht met meisjes bij een herme 1715 - 1798

Dionys van Nijmegen created this drawing, Parkgezicht met meisjes bij een herme, with pencil. Notice the sketch's structure, where light, feathery strokes build layers, creating depth. The lines suggest a park scene, but their softness invites the eye to wander, searching for definition. The herme, a statue, anchors the composition amidst the leafy trees, while figures are lightly indicated around its base. Van Nijmegen’s style is informed by the Enlightenment's interest in order, yet there’s an intimacy here, a quiet observation rather than a grand statement. The lack of sharp detail encourages viewers to complete the image in their minds, questioning how meaning is constructed through suggestion. Observe how the artist uses the texture of the pencil to create the impression of foliage. This speaks to a broader understanding of art as a process of becoming, rather than a fixed entity, reflecting how our perception shapes the world around us.