Illustratie voor de roman Gustav Lindau c. 1780 - 1785

"Illustratie voor de roman Gustav Lindau" is a 18th-century etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles. This small-scale, finely detailed work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene from the novel *Gustav Lindau*. Vinkeles, born in 1741 and active until his death in 1816, was known for his illustrations and etchings. The scene showcases a woman kneeling before a man, possibly pleading for something. The other figures in the background add to the narrative, indicating a moment of heightened emotion and intrigue, typical of the romantic era in art.