Vrouw reikt haar man zijn zwaard by Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg

Vrouw reikt haar man zijn zwaard 1838

pencil drawn

aged paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

historical font

columned text

"Vrouw reikt haar man zijn zwaard" (Woman hands her husband his sword) is an 1838 engraving by Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg (1814-1845). The black-and-white image depicts a scene from a historical Dutch novel, likely taking place in a grand interior space. The composition is dynamic, showcasing the tension between the figures as they reach for a sword. This piece exemplifies Couwenberg's skill in capturing dramatic moments from literature through his detailed engravings.