Geleerde die zijn pen snijdt 1840 - 1841

"Geleerde die zijn pen snijdt" (Scholar Sharpening his Pen) is a print made in 1840-1841 by Dutch artist Franciscus Bernardus Waanders. The print depicts a scholar in a seated pose, carefully sharpening his quill pen. The meticulous detail of the scholar's attire and the tools of his trade showcase Waanders' skill in depicting everyday scenes. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Romanticism period's interest in individual expression and intellectual pursuits.