Liefdespaar zittend voor een hek 1522 - 1599

"Liefdespaar zittend voor een hek" (Loving Couple Sitting Before a Fence) is a 16th-century engraving by an anonymous artist, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a couple seated intimately beside a fence in a landscape setting. The detail of the fence and the use of hatching techniques to create shading evoke the style of the Northern Renaissance. The small scale of the work suggests that it was likely intended for personal viewing and collection. The artwork is an evocative portrayal of romantic love and intimacy.