Water 1597

"Water" is an etching by Dutch artist Nicolaes Jansz. Clock, dated 1597. The artwork depicts a fisherman carrying a basket of fish, a net, and a long pole. The detailed depiction of the fisherman's weathered features and the tools of his trade, against a background of a body of water, suggests the artist's interest in capturing the lives of everyday people. This is a perfect example of the style of Dutch realism, often depicting scenes of daily life.