Taalkundig experiment van farao Psammetichus 1800

"Taalkundig experiment van farao Psammetichus" is an engraving by Lambertus Antonius Claessens, created in 1800. It depicts the biblical story of Pharaoh Psammetichus's experiment to determine the origin of language. The artwork shows Psammetichus, surrounded by his court, observing two infants raised in isolation, to discover the language they would naturally speak. This artwork is a classic example of 19th-century engraving, capturing a historical event with detailed figures and a sense of drama. The small size of the print (115 mm x 85 mm) suggests it was intended for personal collection or as an illustration for a book. The subject matter, based on a historical anecdote, continues to be a source of debate and interest for linguists and historians.