Vier armen in een landschap 1696 - 1767

This etching, "Vier armen in een landschap", depicts four figures in a rural landscape. Created by Louise Magdeleine Horthemels between 1696 and 1767, the piece showcases Horthemels's mastery of detail and expressive linework. The four figures, clothed in tattered garments and carrying walking sticks, represent a poignant commentary on poverty and social inequality. This small-scale etching, measuring 78 mm in height and 186 mm in width, provides a glimpse into the realities of life for the poor in 18th-century Europe.