Inspectie van een boekhandel 1762

"Inspectie van een boekhandel" (Inspection of a Bookshop) is an anonymous 18th-century engraving depicting the interior of a Dutch bookshop. The scene shows a group of men, likely officials, inspecting the shop. The booksellers are standing behind a counter filled with books, while several individuals kneel on the floor, perhaps being interrogated. This detailed etching provides a glimpse into the world of Dutch bookselling and the control exerted over it during the 18th century.