IJsgezicht met jager die een otter toont 1742 - 1784

This etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Spilman, created between 1742 and 1784, captures a scene of Dutch winter life. The artwork, titled *IJsgezicht met jager die een otter toont*, depicts a group of figures on a frozen lake, engaged in various activities, including ice skating and hunting. The central figure, a hunter, proudly displays a dead otter, a popular hunting target in the Netherlands during this period. Spilman's use of fine lines and shading effectively captures the details of the figures and the landscape, creating a sense of depth and realism. Today, the work is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering viewers a glimpse into the daily lives and pastimes of 18th-century Dutch citizens.