Zittende vissersknaap aan zijn maaltijd 1834 - 1911

"Zittende vissersknaap aan zijn maaltijd" (Sitting Fisherman Boy at His Meal) is a painting created by the Dutch artist Jozef Israëls between 1834 and 1911. The artwork portrays a young boy, likely a fisherman, seated on a stone step and holding a piece of bread in his hand. The boy's simple attire and bare feet highlight his humble background. The presence of fishing gear, including a bucket and a fishing rod, suggests a life of hard work and poverty. The muted colors and soft lighting contribute to the realism and poignancy of the scene, which is typical of Israëls' focus on the lives of ordinary people.