Dood gewaande man stapt een vertrek binnen 1791

Reinier Vinkeles' 1791 etching, "Dood gewaande man stapt een vertrek binnen," depicts a dramatic scene of a man entering a room and announcing the death of an uncle. The scene is filled with shock and grief as the family reacts to the news. The detailed etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the intensity of the moment through the expressions and poses of the figures. This work exemplifies the style of Dutch graphic art in the late 18th century, known for its meticulous detail and emotional impact.