Mevrouw A.J. Schmidt-Keiser, weduwe van de schilder Willem Hendrik Schmidt (1809-49), de leermeester van Jacob Spoel, met haar broer J.N. Keiser en haar tienjarig zoontje 1858

Jacob Spoel’s 1858 painting, "Mevrouw A.J. Schmidt-Keiser, weduwe van de schilder Willem Hendrik Schmidt (1809-49), de leermeester van Jacob Spoel, met haar broer J.N. Keiser en haar tienjarig zoontje," depicts a Dutch family. The painting, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of quiet intimacy as a widow, her brother, and young son sit for a portrait. This intimate family scene is a hallmark of Spoel's work, showcasing his talent for capturing the subtle emotions and relationships within a group. The painting's realistic style and attention to detail are characteristic of the Dutch Realism movement, which emphasized everyday life and everyday people.