Mannen die tonnen lossen van een zeilschip 1797 - 1838

"Mannen die tonnen lossen van een zeilschip" (Men unloading barrels from a sailing ship) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Johannes Christiaan Schotel. This detailed drawing, dated between 1797 and 1838, depicts a sailing ship docked at a pier, with men diligently working to unload barrels from its hold. The work showcases Schotel's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the intricate rigging of the ship and the bustling activity of the port. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this sketch offers a glimpse into the maritime life of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.