Man met kruik 1781 - 1822

"Man met kruik" (Man with a Jug), created by Hermanus Fock between 1781 and 1822, is a small-scale drawing housed at the Rijksmuseum. The piece depicts a man in a cap and a loose robe, his left hand firmly gripping a large, rounded jug, and his right hand resting on the jug’s neck. The drawing utilizes a range of hatching techniques to create depth and volume, highlighting the figure’s form and the texture of the jug. Fock, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and drawings, captures the man’s likeness in a realistic manner, emphasizing the texture of his skin and the weight of the jug in his hand. This drawing showcases Fock’s mastery of the human form and his ability to create compelling, intimate portraits within a small format.