De jood Shylock, lopend door de straten 1865 - 1930

"De jood Shylock, lopend door de straten" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jac van Looij, created between 1865 and 1930. The work depicts a scene from William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," in which Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, is chased through the streets by a mob. Van Looij's drawing captures the dramatic intensity of the moment with its dynamic composition and expressive lines. The use of pencil creates a sense of urgency and immediacy, as if we are witnessing the scene unfold before our eyes. This drawing is a powerful example of how art can be used to express social and political commentary, and how the artist's own historical context can influence their work.