Gastvrijheid 1835

"Gastvrijheid" (Hospitality) is a lithograph by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, a French artist known for his Romantic-era depictions of military life and everyday scenes. This particular artwork, created in 1835, portrays a snowy landscape with two figures approaching a rustic, snow-covered house. The use of black and white tones creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the stark beauty of the winter season. This print, now located at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, captures the warmth of hospitality in the face of a cold winter's day, a theme that resonates with viewers even today.