Man voor een meetlat 1783 - 1784

"Man voor een meetlat" is an etching created by Robert Brichet between 1783 and 1784. The artwork depicts a man standing in front of a measuring stick, holding a paper in his hand. This satirical print, which belongs to the Rijksmuseum collection, reflects the social commentary of the time period, likely aiming to highlight the perceived shortcomings of the individual. The etching's detailed rendering of the man's clothing and the inscription on the paper contribute to the artwork's overall message and historical significance.