Mannen rondom (wal)vis waaruit figuur klimt before 1843

"Mannen rondom (wal)vis waaruit figuur klimt" is a lithograph by Charles Rochussen, created before 1843 and currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a group of men gathered around a beached whale, with one figure climbing out from the whale's mouth. Rochussen's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the figures, the whale, and the surrounding seascape. This artwork is a testament to Rochussen's talent for capturing both the beauty and the harsh reality of maritime life. The realistic depiction of the whale and the figures reflects a shift in artistic trends towards a more naturalistic approach, reflecting the influence of Romanticism and Realism in 19th-century art.