Vignet met schoffelende man 1900 - 1942

This small vignette of a man hoeing, was made by Jac Jongert, but we don’t know when. It's like a tiny stage set, isn't it? I imagine him, Jongert, bent over his work, carefully carving away at the block, trying to capture the essence of labor and nature. What was he thinking about when he made it? Maybe he was thinking about the dignity of work, or the connection between humans and the earth. The stark contrast between black and white really emphasizes the physicality of the scene. You can almost feel the weight of the man’s body, the texture of the earth, and the sharpness of the tool. It’s interesting how a simple gesture, like the man leaning forward with his tool, can communicate so much about effort and intention. It’s a reminder that we’re all part of a larger conversation about what it means to be human, what it means to work, and what it means to connect with the world around us.