Gezin bij een microscoop / verkoper 1784 - 1826

"Gezin bij een microscoop / verkoper" (Family with a microscope/seller) is a pair of engravings by Jacob Ernst Marcus, dating from 1784-1826. The artwork depicts two scenes, one of a family examining a microscope, and the other of a group of people seemingly selling something in a garden setting. The engravings are small in scale, measuring 173 mm in height and 202 mm in width, and are currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. Marcus, a Dutch artist known for his printmaking skills, offers a glimpse into the daily life of 18th-century Dutch society. The artwork's detailed depictions of interior and exterior scenes provide insights into the social dynamics and activities of that time, making it a valuable contribution to the study of Dutch social history.