Schip in reparatie 1836 - 1912

"Schip in reparatie" (Ship Under Repair), a wood engraving by Dutch artist Isaac Weissenbruch, captures a scene of daily life in the Netherlands. The piece, created between 1836 and 1912, depicts a small boat being repaired at a dock, likely a common sight in the artist's time. Weissenbruch's meticulous detailing of the boat, the tools, and the workers, as well as the surrounding landscape, provides a glimpse into the traditional skills and craftsmanship of Dutch shipbuilding. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Weissenbruch's talent for capturing the simple yet evocative beauty of everyday scenes.