Slangenbezweerder 1892 - 1916

"Slangenbezweerder" (Snake Charmer), a 1916 etching by Dutch artist Frans Hogerwaard, depicts a dark-skinned man in traditional garb holding a snake aloft, seemingly captivating the onlookers. The image is stark in its use of black and white, enhancing the sense of drama and the mystery of the snake charmer's skill. The etching is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.