Zittend man met een kruik 1811 - 1873

"Zittend man met een kruik" (Seated Man with a Jug) is a drawing by Pieter van Loon, a Dutch painter and draughtsman. Created between 1811 and 1873, this artwork depicts a man sitting on a bench, intently working on a large jug. The composition focuses on the figure, emphasizing the man's concentration on his task through the detailed rendering of his hands. The use of brown tones creates a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of Van Loon's artistic style. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of everyday life.