Geknielde man schept water met een kan 1807

"Geknielde man schept water met een kan" (Kneeling Man Scooping Water with a Jug), a drawing by Dutch artist Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk, depicts a man kneeling and filling a jug with water. Created in 1807, the drawing exemplifies the artist's talent for capturing everyday scenes with realistic detail and a sense of naturalism. The composition focuses on the man, emphasizing the simplicity of the action and the tranquility of the scene. The artwork is a fine example of Neoclassical style, which was prevalent in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.