Geleerde in studeervertrek 1778 - 1838

"Geleerde in studeervertrek" (Scholar in a study room) is an etching by Dutch artist Anthonie van den Bos. Created between 1778 and 1838, the artwork portrays a scholar seated at a table with a book, surrounded by other scholars and a globe. The scene is set in a room with a bookshelf filled with books, suggesting the scholar's intellectual pursuit and scholarly setting. The detailed depiction of the scholar's attire, the bookshelf, and the globe reflects the Dutch Golden Age appreciation for intellectual pursuits and scholarly endeavor. The etching is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the world of a Dutch scholar during a period of significant intellectual development.