Man en vrouw in een galerij met kariatiden 1663 - 1674

This etching by Jan van Ossenbeeck, titled "Man en vrouw in een galerij met kariatiden", is a detailed and intricate depiction of a grand architectural space. Created between 1663 and 1674, the artwork showcases a series of columns adorned with sculptures, including Caryatids, a type of architectural support in the form of a female figure. The central figures, a man and a woman, stand in the foreground, providing a sense of scale to the grand architecture. Van Ossenbeeck masterfully uses line and shadow to create a sense of depth and perspective, inviting the viewer to imagine themselves within this grand and imaginary setting.