Vignet met Poëzie met lier en zwaan in landschap met omlijsting 1727 - 1793

This etching by Leendert Brasser, dating from between 1727 and 1793, depicts a woman holding a lyre in a landscape setting. The woman, likely a muse representing the arts, stands in front of a classical-style urn. In the background, a swan swims in a river and a town can be seen in the distance. The composition is framed with a decorative border, highlighting the scene's elegant and scholarly theme. The inscription at the bottom reads "Studium Scientiarum Generit", meaning "the study of science brings forth". This intricate engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Brasser’s skilled craftsmanship and the cultural values of the Dutch Golden Age.