Zittende jongen met vishengel 1645

"Zittende jongen met vishengel" (Sitting boy with fishing rod) is a 1645 etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Saftleven. The detailed etching shows a young boy in profile, seated on a block with a fishing rod in hand, illustrating Saftleven's mastery of depicting everyday life with a focus on the human figure. This drawing, executed with meticulous hatching and cross-hatching techniques, offers a glimpse into the casual moments of 17th-century life. The work is considered a fine example of Saftleven's skill in capturing naturalism in his art.