Hengelaar 1727 - 1793

"Hengelaar" (Angler) is a 18th-century etching by Dutch artist Leendert Brasser. The print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a solitary figure engaged in fishing. The man, dressed in traditional attire, stands by a riverbank, his fishing rod outstretched against a backdrop of trees and a distant church steeple. The composition, characterized by delicate lines and subtle shading, captures a quiet moment in nature, offering a glimpse into the everyday life of a Dutch angler.