Oude man leest aan een tafel 1733 - 1766

This print, titled "Oude man leest aan een tafel," is a mezzotint by John Dixon, an artist working in England in the 18th century. The piece depicts a man reading in a dimly lit room with a human skull on the table, suggesting a meditation on mortality. Dixon's use of chiaroscuro, creating strong contrast between light and dark, adds to the somber atmosphere. This print, a popular genre in the 18th century, serves as a visual reminder of the transience of life.