Drie allegorische figuren voor een poort 1751 - 1816

Reinier Vinkeles's "Drie allegorische figuren voor een poort" (1751-1816) is an engraving depicting three allegorical figures standing in front of an arched gateway. The figures, likely representing virtues or ideals, are positioned within a classical architectural setting. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged in a triangular formation. The gateway is adorned with a series of shields, adding a symbolic dimension to the artwork. The artwork's style exemplifies 18th-century Dutch engraving, with a focus on precise detail and a clear, linear style. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a testament to Vinkeles's mastery of the art form.