Groep Roma 1825 - 1882

This etching, "Groep Roma," by Jacobus Ludovicus Cornet, depicts a group of Roma people huddled together outside a building. Cornet, a Dutch artist known for his realistic portrayal of everyday life, captures the group's poverty and vulnerability. The composition, with its focus on the figures and their expressions, evokes a sense of empathy and social commentary, highlighting the plight of marginalized communities during the 19th century. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.