Portret van een paar als Oud-Testamentische figuren, genaamd 'Het Joodse bruidje' 1866 - 1890

Willem (I) Steelink's etching, "Portret van een paar als Oud-Testamentische figuren, genaamd 'Het Joodse bruidje'" (1866-1890) depicts a couple dressed in Old Testament garb, highlighting the influence of historical and religious themes on 19th-century art. The couple is shown in a close embrace, with the man's hand resting on the woman's chest, creating a sense of intimacy and connection. Steelink's mastery of etching is evident in the meticulous detail of the couple's clothing and the subtle play of light and shadow, contributing to the artwork's poignant and melancholic atmosphere.