What’s going on in this painting? Let your imagination run free and share a guess – fanciful or realistic – with us!
This painting c. 1840-1850 by Simon Opzoomer is titled Magdalena Moons Begs her Fiance Francisco Valdez to Postpone the Storming of Leiden Another Night. Housed in the Rijksmuseum, and made available via Unsplash.
50+ World editor & writer Anita Hamilton's articles are inspired by real historical events, places, and people. Her travel experiences, a lifelong keen interest in history, art, vintage music, books, silent films, classic movies, "golden age" television shows, fashion, & entertainment in general - combined with years of research - make her a subject matter expert with acquired knowledge & expertise on these topics. This, and a loving and supportive family complete with 3 mini-dachshund minions, keeps her busy.