Vissersboot c. 1825 - 1875

This pencil drawing titled "Vissersboot" (Fishing Boat) by Petrus Johannes Schotel (1808-1865) portrays a simple fishing boat sailing on calm waters. The artist's meticulous attention to detail in rendering the boat's form and rigging, and the subtle use of shading to create depth and volume, are hallmarks of his style. Schotel was a Dutch artist known for his maritime scenes, and this piece is a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of the sea and its vessels. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the work is a fine example of 19th-century Dutch marine art.