Vignet met schoffelende man 1900 - 1942

"Vignet met schoffelende man" is a woodcut by Dutch artist Jac Jongert, dating from 1900-1942 and housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This narrow horizontal artwork depicts a stylized figure kneeling and tending to a garden, possibly weeding, with their hand reaching out to pull a weed from the ground. The figure is situated between rows of stylized pear trees and flowering plants, creating a sense of natural balance and the simple beauty of labor. The artwork's black and white contrast enhances the detail and form of the figures and plants, showcasing Jongert's skillful use of the woodcut medium. This vignette, or small illustrative scene, highlights Jongert's interest in the natural world and the work of man within it.