Lezende man met een stapel boeken 1852 - 1890

"Lezende man met een stapel boeken" (Reading Man with a Stack of Books), a drawing by Willem (II) Linnig, depicts a man engrossed in reading a book while seated in a chair. The artwork, created between 1852 and 1890, showcases Linnig's signature style, characterized by intricate linework and meticulous detail. The man's focused expression and the surrounding stacks of books suggest the importance of knowledge and intellectual pursuits. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Linnig's ability to capture the quiet intensity of daily life through his masterful use of light and shadow.