Een ezel krijgt een hoefijzer 1775 - 1833

"Een ezel krijgt een hoefijzer" (A donkey gets a horseshoe) is a pencil drawing by the Dutch artist Jean Bernard, created sometime between 1775 and 1833. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a blacksmith kneeling down and hammering a horseshoe onto the foot of a donkey. The drawing is a simple yet effective depiction of a common rural scene, providing a glimpse into the daily life of a 18th-century blacksmith. The artist uses subtle shading to create a sense of realism and depth in the drawing, highlighting the textures of the donkey’s fur and the blacksmith’s worn leather.