Allegorische voorstelling met een engel 1765

"Allegorische voorstelling met een engel" (Allegorical Representation with an Angel), is an etching by Reinier Vinkeles, a Dutch artist, created in 1765. This artwork, held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene with a central angelic figure with wings, guiding a group of people toward knowledge and enlightenment. This engraving displays a sense of depth and light, with its detailed portrayal of a grand architectural setting and the interplay of figures. It highlights the intellectual and spiritual pursuits prevalent in 18th-century Dutch art.