Kraak met twee figuren 1791

"Kraak met twee figuren" (1791) is an etching by Dutch artist Gerrit Groenewegen (1754-1826). This small-scale artwork depicts a Dutch kraak, a type of merchant ship, with two figures on board, sailing through choppy water. The detailed depiction of the boat and the movement of the water exemplifies Groenewegen's mastery of etching, a technique that involves using acid to create lines on a metal plate. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and offers a glimpse into the maritime life and trade of 18th-century Netherlands.