Overval op een reiswagen 1583 - 1647

Sebastiaen Vrancx's "Overval op een reiswagen" (1583-1647) is a detailed drawing depicting a dramatic scene of a highway robbery in progress. The composition, typical of Vrancx's style, is a blend of realism and dynamism. The artist meticulously portrays the figures and their actions with a focus on capturing the chaos and tension of the moment. The scene unfolds in the Dutch countryside, with a windmill in the distance, emphasizing the context and atmosphere of the era. This drawing, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Vrancx's skill in capturing the gritty reality of daily life in the 17th century.