Overval op een landweg 1620

"Overval op een landweg" (1620) is an etching by German artist Matthäus Merian. This small print, depicting a scene of robbery on a country road, is part of a series of works known as the *Theatrum Europaeum*. Merian, known for his detailed and realistic depictions of landscapes, captures the drama of the event through the use of light and shadow, focusing on the figures and their surroundings. This etching is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering art lovers a glimpse into 17th-century life and the work of one of Europe's most celebrated artists.