Timmerman zittend op een schaafbank in zijn werkplaats 1861

"Timmerman zittend op een schaafbank in zijn werkplaats" (Carpenter sitting on a planing bench in his workshop), created in 1861 by Jacob Taanman, portrays a realistic scene of a carpenter in his workshop. The artwork depicts the carpenter working diligently, highlighting the detail and care of his craft. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Taanman's mastery of depicting everyday life, and showcases the importance of craftsmanship during the 19th century.