Begroeting 1778 - 1785

"Begroeting" (Greeting) is an etching by Dutch artist Noach van der (II) Meer from 1778-1785. The artwork depicts two men in a room, one standing by the door, the other seated, in an intimate conversation. The composition and details of the room suggest a domestic setting, possibly a drawing-room or a study. The scene is a quintessential example of 18th-century Dutch genre painting, emphasizing the everyday life and social interactions of ordinary people. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Noach van der Meer's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the nuances of human interaction.