Smid in zijn smidse 1870 - 1923

"Smid in zijn smidse" (Blacksmith in his Forge) is a painting by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, created between 1870 and 1923. The painting depicts a blacksmith working in his dimly lit forge, surrounded by tools and a window allowing in some natural light. Witsen, known for his social realist style, captures the gritty reality of working-class life, highlighting the physical labor and the atmosphere of a blacksmith's shop. The painting is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.