De dwerg Crispin Skarnitz, ca. 1710 1705 - 1715

"De dwerg Crispin Skarnitz" is a copperplate engraving by Martin Engelbrecht. The artwork, which depicts a dwarf named Crispin Skarnitz, is part of a series of prints documenting various curiosities, including portraits of dwarfs and other individuals with physical differences. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture and demonstrates Engelbrecht's skill in capturing the unique character of his subjects. The engraving, which features detailed lines and delicate shading, provides a glimpse into the fascination with the unusual and the desire to document and celebrate diversity in 18th-century society.