Zagende en een staande jongen 1812 - 1817

"Zagende en een staande jongen" (Sawing and a Standing Boy) is an etching created by Jacob Ernst Marcus between 1812 and 1817. The artwork depicts a young boy sawing wood with a large saw while another boy, perhaps his brother, stands nearby. The scene is likely set in a rural setting, with a farmhouse and trees visible in the background. This intimate portrayal of everyday life captures the simplicity and charm of rural Dutch life in the early 19th century. The etching, now located in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Marcus's mastery of detail and his ability to create a sense of realism and emotion.