Interieur met groep personen waaronder Luther rond een tafel, links een dame in de vensterbank 1867

This print, "Interior with a Group of People Including Luther Around a Table," was created by Henri Leys. The artwork is defined by its intricate etching work that brings a detailed domestic interior to life. The composition draws the eye to the central cluster of figures around a table, the scene steeped in the textures of 16th-century life, from the heavy drapery to the panelled walls. Leys masterfully uses light and shadow to articulate form, creating a sense of depth and drawing the eye through the composition. The scene is set to the left, and there is a suggestion of light falling into the room from the left, which suggests a division between the secular and the religious. The architectural forms and period clothing give the artwork a quality of both realism and artifice, characteristic of the 19th-century historical genre and invites one to consider how the artist uses signs and symbols to convey meaning. The setting and figures function as cultural codes reflecting the period's interest in historical themes. This print is not only a visual representation but also a historical and cultural interpretation.