Man en vrouw van Schouwen 1807

"Man en vrouw van Schouwen, gaande naar de markt te Zierikzee" is a watercolor painting by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, dated 1807. The painting depicts a man and woman, likely from the island of Schouwen in the Netherlands, walking towards the market in Zierikzee. The artist's depiction of their traditional clothing and their everyday activities offers a glimpse into Dutch life in the early 19th century, making it a valuable resource for social historians. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Portman's skill at capturing realistic portrayals of ordinary people. This small format artwork (133 mm x 93 mm) is an important example of the Dutch tradition of "costumes", which combined artistic skill with sociological interest.