Jonge man toont een hand vol munten aan een zittende vrouw 1865 - 1879

"Jonge man toont een hand vol munten aan een zittende vrouw" (Young man shows a hand full of coins to a seated woman), is a black and white engraving by Dutch artist Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter. The image depicts a young man, dressed in working clothes, presenting coins to an older woman seated in a room. This artwork, created between 1865 and 1879, is currently located at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Sluyter’s work is known for its focus on realistic depictions of everyday life, particularly among the working class, and this piece embodies that characteristic. The artwork's focus on simple interactions creates a poignant moment of human connection and likely resonated with viewers of the time, drawing attention to the working class and their lives.