Jongen met sikkel naast rozenstruik 1822

This engraving, titled "Jongen met sikkel naast rozenstruik," was created by Dutch artist Jan Willem Caspari in 1822, just months before his death. The image depicts a young boy in a natural setting, tending to a potted plant. The boy's youthful innocence and the peaceful scene suggest a theme of nurturing and growth, potentially reflecting the artist's own life's work. The engraving's small size and delicate lines, typical of the Neoclassical style, make it a charming and intimate piece. The piece is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.