Kerkbaljuw houdt een jongen met aap bij de arm 1834 - 1837

This 1834-1837 engraving by Abraham Raimbach, titled "Kerkbaljuw houdt een jongen met aap bij de arm," depicts a scene from a Dutch town. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a man with a staff leading a young boy holding a monkey by the arm, likely a street performer, through a crowd. The scene unfolds in front of a church or town hall, suggesting a public spectacle. The detailed portrayal of the figures and the bustling crowd in the background illustrate the skilled artistry of Raimbach, a renowned engraver.