Jongeman bezoekt de dichter Joost van den Vondel 1855

"Jongeman bezoekt de dichter Joost van den Vondel" is a black and white etching by Willem (I) Steelink, created in 1855. The image depicts a young man visiting the Dutch poet Joost van den Vondel, who is seated in a chair and reading. A woman stands nearby, possibly Van den Vondel's wife. The scene takes place in a room with bookshelves and a window, suggesting a study or library. Steelink's detailed etching captures the period costumes and the intimate moment between the figures. The artwork provides a glimpse into the life and work of a prominent Dutch writer of the 17th century.