Vrouw en man te midden van soldaten en burgers 1854 - 1857

"Vrouw en man te midden van soldaten en burgers" is a lithograph by Christiaan Lodewijk van Kesteren, created between 1854 and 1857. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a couple standing amidst a crowd of soldiers and civilians, all rendered in a detailed and expressive style typical of the 19th-century Dutch Romantic movement. The artwork’s intricate details, such as the clothing of the figures and the background landscape, draw the viewer into the scene and allow them to imagine the emotions of the characters. It is a poignant depiction of the daily life of a time period marked by significant social and political change.