{"product_id":"wilfried-bij-zijn-moeder-charles-rochussen","title":"Wilfried bij zijn moeder - Charles Rochussen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1854 etching by Dutch artist Charles Rochussen, depicting a dramatic encounter between Wilfried and his mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Charles Rochussen, dated 1854, depicts a scene from a historical or literary narrative featuring the character Wilfried in the presence of his mother. Rochussen, a Dutch painter and illustrator, was known for his technical proficiency in capturing historical subjects and costume details. The composition focuses on the interaction between the two figures, with the mother seated in a high-backed chair and Wilfried standing before her in period attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs fine, controlled lines to define the textures of the clothing and the subtle shading of the interior space. The background remains largely atmospheric, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the gestures and expressions of the subjects. The inclusion of an axe on the floor near Wilfried adds a narrative element, suggesting a moment of departure or a return from conflict. The work reflects the mid-nineteenth-century interest in historical themes, a period when artists often drew inspiration from medieval or early modern chronicles to create evocative, character-driven scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRochussen’s approach to this etching demonstrates his ability to manage light and shadow through cross-hatching and varied line density. The figures are rendered with a sense of gravity, typical of the Romantic tradition that favoured emotional resonance and narrative clarity. This print provides insight into the illustrative practices of the era, where such works were often produced to accompany literary texts or historical accounts. The piece is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, reflecting its status as a representative example of the artist's graphic output during the mid-1850s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/on-the-island-of-crete-ivan-aivazovsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOn the Island of Crete - Ivan Aivazovsky — Ivan Aivazovsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-barnyard-albert-pinkham-ryder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Barnyard - Albert Pinkham Ryder — Albert Pinkham Ryder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Rochussen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480185246031,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480206610767,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480206643535,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480206676303,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480206709071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480206741839,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480206774607,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480206807375,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480206840143,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480206872911,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480206905679,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480206938447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wilfried-bij-zijn-moeder_Poster_CompositorV1_1786348327948.jpg?v=1786768794","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/wilfried-bij-zijn-moeder-charles-rochussen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}