Vissersinterieur met treurend koppel bij een lege wieg Possibly 1882 - 1884

François de Meersman's "Vissersinterieur met treurend koppel bij een lege wieg" (Fisherman's Interior with a Mourning Couple by an Empty Cradle) is a poignant etching dating from possibly 1882 to 1884. The artwork portrays a somber scene of a couple grieving over an empty cradle, likely symbolizing the loss of their child. The detail of the fisherman's interior, including the wooden furniture and the single light source, adds to the sense of melancholy and emphasizes the couple's isolation. The etching's realistic depiction and emotional weight capture the universality of grief and loss, making it a powerful piece that continues to resonate with viewers today.