Het Gedwongen Huwelijk, 1706 1688 - 1706

"Het Gedwongen Huwelijk" (The Forced Marriage) is a satirical etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, created between 1688 and 1706. The artwork, held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene of a woman being forced into marriage, highlighting the societal pressures of arranged marriages in the 17th century. The intricate detail of the etching, which measures 315 mm by 380 mm, captures the expressions of the characters and the atmosphere of the scene. This satirical work, typical of de Hooghe's style, provides a glimpse into the social commentary of the time.