Griekse krijger met zijn vrouw 1874 - 1925

"Griekse krijger met zijn vrouw" (Greek Warrior with his Wife), a pencil drawing created between 1874 and 1925 by Dutch artist Jan Veth, depicts a scene of intimacy between a warrior and his companion. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Veth's skilled use of linework to render the figures with a delicate and nuanced touch. The composition, characterized by the entwined figures, evokes a sense of closeness and shared experience, highlighting the artist's interest in classical themes and their contemporary relevance.