Stroper aangehouden door boswachter 1867 - 1874

"Stroper aangehouden door boswachter" (Poacher Apprehended by a Forest Ranger) is an 1867-1874 etching by Anthony Cornelis Cramer, depicting a scene of a poacher being apprehended by a forest ranger. The work, which can be found at the Rijksmuseum, showcases a group of figures in a rural setting with a detail of a young boy standing in the background. Cramer’s work often dealt with everyday life and scenes of rural Dutch life. This piece reflects this style with a realistic representation of the poacher's apprehension, highlighting the stark contrast between the poacher's desperate attempt to escape and the authoritative presence of the ranger.