Man met opgeheven hand bij een geestelijke 1802 - 1809

"Man met opgeheven hand bij een geestelijke" (1802-1809) is an engraving by Dutch artist Daniël (I) Veelwaard depicting a scene with a man raising his hand in greeting. The composition is set in a grand hall and features a group of men, including a man in a bishop’s robe, dressed in the fashion of the time. This drawing showcases Veelwaard’s skill in capturing detail and illustrating historical events. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the popularity of historical depictions in Dutch art during this period.