Twee mannen bij stenen cartouche 1801

"Twee mannen bij stenen cartouche" (Two Men by a Stone Cartouche) is an etching by Dutch artist Hermanus Fock, created in 1801. The print depicts two men standing near a large stone cartouche in a wooded landscape. The composition is balanced, with the two figures on the left offset by the large tree on the right. Fock's detailed rendering of the trees, figures, and landscape highlights his mastery of etching, a technique that was popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the picturesque landscapes and everyday scenes that were frequently depicted by artists during this period.