Fotoreproductie van een tekening van negen mannen die bedroefd afscheid nemen van Vreeswijk ('de Palingboer') naar Jozef Hoevenaar 1855 - 1860

This anonymous photographic reproduction of a drawing shows a somber scene of nine men bidding farewell to Vreeswijk, nicknamed 'de Palingboer' (the Eel Farmer), likely upon his departure or death. The drawing, possibly by Jozef Hoevenaar, depicts a moment of emotional farewell with the men, dressed in 19th-century attire, gathered around a central figure, possibly Vreeswijk, who is partially obscured. The work is a poignant depiction of human connection and grief, captured in a fleeting moment. The piece highlights the emotional weight of saying goodbye to a loved one, suggesting a story of community and loss within the rural Dutch landscape. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the social dynamics and customs of 19th-century Dutch society.