Vissersboten op kalme zee 1896 - 1938

Jos Wins created this etching of fishing boats on calm seas using dark linear strokes. I love how he’s translated three dimensions into a tight huddle of lines. Looking at those masts and rigging, it seems like Wins built this image up slowly, maybe starting with the basic forms and then adding more and more details, adjusting the tones to create depth and atmosphere. I can imagine him squinting at the boats, trying to capture not just what they looked like but how they felt, bobbing gently on the water. Artists are always in conversation with each other, building on what came before and pushing things forward. This print reminds me of other artists who've explored similar themes, like the Barbizon school, or even Whistler’s atmospheric nocturnes. It’s an ongoing exchange of ideas across time, inspiring creativity. Ultimately, works like this show how artists use materials to express ideas, feelings, and experiences, opening up a space for our imaginations.