Worstelaar 1875 - 1934

"Worstelaar" (Wrestler) is a 19th-century lithograph by Dutch artist Isaac Israels. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a single wrestler in a simple pose, captured with loose strokes of charcoal. The expressive lines emphasize the subject's muscular physique, showcasing Israels' mastery of capturing movement and form. The work exemplifies the artist's focus on social realism, reflecting the everyday lives of people in his time, and the inherent strength and beauty found in the human body.