Twee mannen aan het werk in een smidse c. 1746s - 1756s

This mezzotint by James McArdell, titled "Twee mannen aan het werk in een smidse," depicts two men working in a blacksmith's forge. The scene is lit by the fire in the forge, creating dramatic chiaroscuro and emphasizing the figures in the foreground. This artwork is an example of the popular genre of genre painting, which depicts everyday life and scenes of working people. The piece is a fine example of McArdell's skill and artistry, and it is now held in the permanent collection of the Rijksmuseum.