Man en vrouw op de vlucht 1799

"Man en vrouw op de vlucht" is an etching created in 1799 by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, a renowned engraver active between 1741 and 1816. The piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man and woman fleeing a scene of potential danger, their expressions filled with urgency and fear. The composition showcases Vinkeles' skill in capturing movement and detail, with the flowing lines of the woman's dress and the intricate texture of the foliage. This etching offers a glimpse into the artist's mastery of the medium and serves as a poignant representation of human emotion and vulnerability.