Portret van kunstenaar Job Adriaensz Berckheyde 1752 - 1762

This engraving by Carlo Gregori, dated 1752-1762, portrays the Dutch artist Job Adriaensz Berckheyde in his studio. The composition captures Berckheyde in the act of painting, his tools and materials scattered around him. The presence of a classical bust and a violin suggest Berckheyde's diverse artistic interests, while the artist's thoughtful expression and the detail of his surroundings convey the meticulous nature of his work. This print, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable glimpse into the life and artistic practice of a prominent Dutch artist of the 18th century.