Visser komt thuis met zijn vangst 1799

"Evening: The Fisherman’s Return," is a hand-colored mezzotint created by William Ward in 1799. The scene depicts a fisherman returning home with his catch, a large fish and a basket full of crustaceans. The scene is set inside a humble cottage, with the family gathered around the fisherman to greet him. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the scene. This heartwarming image of a family's simple life and their dependence on the sea was a popular subject for prints and paintings during the late 18th century.