Slijpsteen 1834 - 1906

"Slijpsteen," a simple yet evocative pencil sketch by Maria Vos, captures a scene of everyday life in 19th-century Netherlands. The drawing depicts a grinding wheel, a tool used for sharpening implements, against a blurred backdrop of trees and sky. Vos, known for her sensitive depictions of rural scenes, masterfully captures the texture and form of the wheel through subtle lines and shading. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the working world of a bygone era.