Lezende vrouw 1720 - 1792

"Lezende vrouw" (Reading Woman) is an etching by Dutch artist Aert Schouman, created between 1720 and 1792. This small-scale work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman engrossed in a book, illuminated by a candle. Schouman's attention to detail in capturing the woman's posture and the play of light and shadow creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. This piece exemplifies the genre of genre painting, focusing on everyday life and its characters.