Johan Frederik Cornelis Scherrewitz (1823-1901) was a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes, often depicting rural life. He was born in The Hague and was a student at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam. Scherrewitz's work was influenced by the romanticism of the time, and he developed a style that focused on the Dutch countryside and its everyday activities. His paintings often featured figures engaged in traditional tasks, such as farming or fishing, and he had a particular affinity for capturing the atmosphere of nature through light and color. His works were exhibited in several prominent Dutch galleries, and today, they are still valued for their nostalgic portrayal of rural life in 19th-century Netherlands.