Lezende man met vergrootglas 1720 - 1776

"Lezende man met vergrootglas" (Reading Man with a Magnifying Glass) is an etching by Johann Gottfried Haid, a German artist, created between 1720 and 1776. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, depicts a man intently studying a book through a magnifying glass, highlighting the importance of knowledge and meticulous examination in the 18th century. The detailed lines and the use of chiaroscuro create a sense of realism and depth, capturing the man's focused expression and the atmosphere of scholarly inquiry. The etching, measuring just 139 mm in height and 97 mm in width, is a fine example of Haid's skill in capturing human emotion and intellectual pursuits through the medium of printmaking.