Dwerg als nachtwaker met een toverlantaarn op zijn rug, 1720 1718 - 1720

"Dwerg als nachtwaker met een toverlantaarn op zijn rug" is an anonymous 18th-century Dutch etching depicting a dwarf with a lantern on his back. The dwarf is portrayed in a comical and exaggerated way, with a large head, a gaping mouth, and a wide-eyed expression. The etching is part of a larger series, likely satirical in nature, making use of visual exaggeration and fantastical elements to comment on Dutch society and its quirks. The use of etching as a medium allowed for mass production, enabling the work to be seen by a wide audience. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.