Interieur van een bibliotheek 1722

"Interieur van een bibliotheek" (Interior of a Library) is an etching created by Bernard Picart in 1722. The piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a grand library with a coat of arms and cherubs reading. The central image of the library is framed by ornate architectural elements and two figures. The detail of the bookshelves and the cherubs reading, along with the Latin inscription, suggests a theme of knowledge and learning. The image is a beautiful example of the Dutch Baroque style and exemplifies Picart’s mastery of printmaking.