Reinhart ziet hoe een groep tot slaaf gemaakte mensen naar hun onderkomens wordt gedreven 1791 - 1798
reiniervinkeles
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
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dutch-golden-age
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old engraving style
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landscape
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figuration
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line
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genre-painting
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engraving
Reinier Vinkeles' "Reinhart ziet hoe een groep tot slaaf gemaakte mensen naar hun onderkomens wordt gedreven" (1791-1798) is an etching that depicts a seated man in a tropical landscape, likely a Dutch settler in the Caribbean. The scene suggests the man is observing enslaved people being driven to their quarters, referencing the brutal realities of the colonial era. This powerful and evocative piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the lives of Dutch settlers during the 18th century, highlighting the complexities and injustices of colonialism. The etching's detailed lines and contrasting shadows contribute to its stark realism.
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