Zwarte schoorsteenveger met een ladder 1836 - 1912

"Zwarte schoorsteenveger met een ladder" is a silhouettesque drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Weissenbruch, currently held in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a chimney sweep carrying a ladder through the streets. Weissenbruch, known for his detailed depictions of daily life, captures the simplicity and dignity of the chimney sweep in his work. The composition uses dramatic light and shadow to create a sense of depth and contrasts the simplicity of the figures with the complex architecture in the background. This small but powerful artwork is a testament to the Dutch mastery of black and white printmaking.