Nachtgezicht met Ferdinand, Constantia en een tweede man in het bos 1785

"Nachtgezicht met Ferdinand, Constantia en een tweede man in het bos" (Night Scene with Ferdinand, Constantia and a Second Man in the Woods), an etching by Reinier Vinkeles, captures a dramatic moment from a play. Created in 1785, the print depicts Ferdinand, pointing dramatically towards the sky, as Constantia reacts with alarm. A second man, shrouded in shadow, watches intently. Vinkeles masterfully uses light and shadow to create a sense of suspense and mystery, highlighting the nocturnal setting. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the artist's talent for conveying narrative through visual storytelling.