Zittend jongetje in het bos 1854

"Zittend jongetje in het bos" (Sitting Boy in the Woods) is an 1854 etching by Dutch artist Jacobus Cornelis Gaal (1796-1866). The artwork depicts a young boy seated in a forest, gazing upwards. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is notable for its detailed rendering of the boy’s clothing and the natural surroundings. Gaal's use of shading and linework create a sense of depth and atmosphere, immersing the viewer in the boy's contemplative moment. This etching showcases Gaal's talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life in the Dutch landscape.