Doctor Syntax met een vrouw in een bibliotheek 1820

This hand-colored etching by English artist Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Dr Syntax with a Blue Stocking Beauty," depicts a humorous scene of an older man, Dr Syntax, in a library with a young woman. The room is filled with books, signifying the importance of intellect during the Romantic period. This satirical work, dating back to 1820, uses exaggerated features and poses, creating a caricature of the characters while subtly commenting on the societal norms of the time. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Rowlandson's talent for capturing social commentary with wit and humor, offering insight into the intellectual and social dynamics of early 19th-century England.