De dwerg Gertraud Knörtzlin, ca. 1710 1705 - 1715

"De dwerg Gertraud Knörtzlin" is an etching by Martin Engelbrecht depicting a dwarf woman named Gertraud Knörtzlin. This is one of many etchings by the artist that depict people with deformities. Created between 1705 and 1715, the image is a fine example of 18th-century graphic art depicting human diversity. The work is characterized by the bold lines, use of color and the detailed depiction of the figure and her surroundings, showing the world through the eyes of a dwarf. The Rijksmuseum houses this work in their collection.