Driemanschap van 1813 1813 - 1815

"Driemanschap van 1813" is an anonymous engraving from 1813-1815, housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The print depicts three men, arranged in oval frames around a pillar. Above them, a winged cherub with a spear, leans against the pillar. This work exemplifies the neoclassical style, a popular art movement during the 18th and early 19th centuries, known for its emphasis on Greek and Roman art and literature. The use of idealized figures, the classical architecture, and the focus on civic virtue are all characteristic of this period. The precise identities of the men depicted remain unknown, adding a layer of mystery to this evocative piece of Dutch art.