Unter Bäumen vor einem Haus lassen Kinder ein Mädchen auf einer Ziege reiten 

Johann Ulrich Schellenberg created this drawing, "Unter Bäumen vor einem Haus lassen Kinder ein Mädchen auf einer Ziege reiten", using pen and brown ink, with gray wash over light graphite lines. Notice the drawing's detailed linework and delicate shading, which together create a dynamic composition filled with youthful energy. The composition is cleverly structured, with the tree on the left and the house on the right acting as framing elements. This focuses our attention on the group of children and the goat, the linear nature of the pen work giving the scene its vitality. The artist used tonal contrasts to suggest depth and movement, while also capturing the textures of the natural world, such as the roughness of the tree bark and the soft fur of the goat. Schellenberg seems less concerned with conveying a deep or complex message and more dedicated to capturing a fleeting moment. The formal elements of this drawing invite us to appreciate the artist's skill in rendering a lively scene through careful observation. The artwork is also a site of ongoing interpretation, and our perception of it can change as we consider the historical context in which it was created.