Geleerde versnijdt een pen in zijn werkkamer 1731 - 1775

Richard Houston's "Geleerde versnijdt een pen in zijn werkkamer" is a 1731-1775 etching depicting a scholarly man in his study. The image focuses on the man, sitting at a table covered with papers and books, carefully cutting a quill pen. The subdued lighting, typical of Dutch genre paintings of the 17th and 18th centuries, creates a sense of intimacy and realism, highlighting the scholar's dedication to his work. This etching is a testament to the appreciation of intellectual pursuits and the beauty of everyday life in the Dutch Golden Age, and provides an insight into the quiet, focused world of a scholar.