Man met een mes bij een jongen met een vogelkooi 1820
philippusvelijn
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
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narrative-art
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old engraving style
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figuration
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romanticism
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genre-painting
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engraving
"Man met een mes bij een jongen met een vogelkooi" (Man with a knife near a boy with a birdcage) is an 1820 engraving by Philippus Velijn, a Dutch artist known for his detailed and expressive works. The artwork depicts a man, possibly a nobleman, holding a knife while standing near a young boy holding a birdcage. The scene is likely inspired by a historical event or literary work, showcasing Velijn's ability to capture dramatic narratives in his engravings. This particular artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's skill in portraying human emotion and social dynamics through intricate details.
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