Drie volwassenen kijken naar een groep kinderen in de leeskamer 1775

"Drie volwassenen kijken naar een groep kinderen in de leeskamer" (Three Adults Looking at a Group of Children in the Reading Room) is an etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, dated 1775. The artwork depicts a group of adults and children gathered in a room filled with bookshelves. The adults, two women and one man, are seated and appear to be engaged in conversation, while the children stand or sit around them. The scene conveys a sense of domesticity and leisurely activity, highlighting the importance of education and family life in 18th-century Dutch society. The etching, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the interiors and social dynamics of the time, showcasing Vinkeles' mastery of detail and composition.