Vrouw bij twee kinderen in stoeltjes 1812 - 1818

"Vrouw bij twee kinderen in stoeltjes" (Woman with two children in chairs) is an 1812-1818 etching by Jacob Ernst Marcus, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of everyday life. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, shows a woman standing and holding a string with a fish attached to it, teasing two seated children. This intimate scene captures a tender moment of childhood innocence and playfulness, common themes in Marcus's work. The detailed etching style, with its fine lines and shading, contributes to the artwork's charming and realistic quality.