Een slechte beursdag 1848 - 1865

"Een slechte beursdag" (A Bad Stock Day), a realistic drawing by Diederik Franciscus Jamin, depicts a man seated at a desk in a dimly lit room. The man's posture and the cluttered papers on the desk suggest financial troubles, hinting at the meaning of the title. The artwork, created between 1848 and 1865, showcases Jamin's skill in capturing the nuances of human emotion and interior spaces. This intimate depiction of a man's private struggle resonates with viewers even today, offering a glimpse into the universal anxieties associated with financial hardship.