Man en jongen staand in een landschap 1825 - 1835

Jean-Baptiste Madou created this print titled "Man en jongen staand in een landschap," which translates to "Man and Boy Standing in a Landscape," sometime in the mid-19th century. Madou, living through a period of significant social change in Belgium, often depicted scenes from everyday life. Here, we see a man and a boy in what seems to be the countryside near Brussels. The clothing indicates their class, with the man dressed in more formal attire compared to the boy’s simple tunic. There's a palpable sense of the relationship between the figures. The man is standing tall, and the boy looks up to him. This dynamic perhaps reflects the social structures of the time, emphasizing the roles and expectations placed on individuals based on age and social standing. Madou’s print captures a moment of quiet contemplation, reflecting the intersection of personal identity and broader societal norms.