Arbeider bij een vuur 1904

"Arbeider bij een vuur" (Worker by a Fire) is a 1904 woodcut by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (1868-1938), known for his expressive style and social commentary. The artwork depicts a worker, possibly a blacksmith, standing near a fire in a darkened space. The use of contrasting light and dark tones highlights the subject's isolation and the harshness of his labor, creating a sense of melancholy and realism. This print, now held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Holst's commitment to portraying the lives of working-class people.