Vignet met een vis op het droge 1836 - 1912

"Vignet met een vis op het droge" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Weissenbruch, housed in the Rijksmuseum. This small-scale work, measuring only 81 mm in height and 148 mm in width, depicts a single fish lying on the shore, likely a pike, near a rock. The artist uses fine lines to capture the detail of the fish and the surrounding landscape, characteristic of his meticulous style. This depiction of a fish out of water, a seemingly simple subject, carries a deeper meaning, possibly reflecting themes of vulnerability and the cyclical nature of life. The drawing's realistic style and detailed rendering of the fish and its surroundings showcase Weissenbruch's skill in capturing the essence of nature.