Vechtende mannen 1723 - 1789

"Vechtende mannen" (Fighting Men), a 1723-1789 etching by Jacob Hoolaart (1713-1789), depicts a violent scene of men engaged in a brawl. The dark and somber composition highlights the intensity of the struggle, with figures contorted in a desperate fight. The detail of the weapons and the expressions on the men's faces underscores the brutality of the subject matter. The etching's small size, measuring 148mm x 176mm, emphasizes the intimate nature of the scene, drawing the viewer close to the action.