Pierrot die een boek leest 1921

"Pierrot die een boek leest" (Pierrot reading a book) is a 1921 lithograph by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a Pierrot figure, a stock character from the Commedia dell'arte, seated at a table reading a book. The figure is bathed in a somber light, adding to the melancholic tone of the work. The background features a cityscape with a church in the distance, suggesting a sense of solitude and introspection. The artwork captures the essence of Pierrot's traditional portrayal, that of a sad and melancholic clown.