Man en vrouw bij een deur 1867 - 1874

This etching titled "Man en vrouw bij een deur" (Man and Woman by a Door) by Dutch artist Jan Mesker depicts a man and a woman engaged in a quiet, intimate moment. The woman, positioned in a doorway, holds a candle in her hand, the light illuminating the scene and casting a warm glow. The man, standing outside the door, gazes at the woman with a gentle expression, his hand resting upon his chest. Mesker, a notable artist of the 19th century, skillfully employs chiaroscuro, the contrast of light and dark, to create a sense of depth and intimacy. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and offers a glimpse into the subtle interactions of daily life during the 19th century.