Handkussende man bij een huilende vrouw 1804

"Handkussende man bij een huilende vrouw" (1804) by Jacob Ernst Marcus is an etching depicting a man kneeling before a weeping woman, likely her mother. The scene unfolds in a domestic setting, highlighting the emotional drama of the moment. This small, detailed print showcases Marcus's skill in portraying nuanced expressions and capturing the delicate nuances of 19th-century social interactions, which has been the subject of much fascination and academic study. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the artistic sensibilities of the era and offers a glimpse into the intimate world of domestic life in early 19th-century Europe.