Schoorsteen met wapens van Jacob Mom en Cornelia van Culenborch in het Stedelijk Museum te Utrecht c. 1890 - 1922

Here's a drawing of a fireplace, made with ink on paper by Johanna van de Kamer. There’s something so raw about the cross hatching, a sort of intensity that makes the image feel alive. The artist’s hand is so present, every stroke visible, a real testament to the act of seeing and recording. Look at the way she’s built up the dark areas, layers of tiny lines that create a real sense of depth. The heavy shadow on the left really gives the piece a great sense of perspective. It's not just about rendering what's there but about conveying a mood or feeling, like you’re standing in the dim light of this room. This piece reminds me of drawings by Vincent Van Gogh, where mark making is so important and there's a real sense of energy in the work, it's a conversation, both visually and emotionally.