Putto met een microscoop 1751 - 1816

"Putto met een microscoop" (Putto with a microscope) is an etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, created between 1751 and 1816. The print depicts a winged cherub, known as a putto, holding a microscope and peering at various animals, including a horse, a fox, and a leopard. This charming allegorical scene, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is characteristic of Vinkeles's work, which often explored themes of curiosity and scientific exploration. Vinkeles's intricate detailing and use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and realism in the etching, making it a captivating example of Dutch 18th-century printmaking.