De dwerg Blasius Rauchmantl als alchemist, ca. 1710 1705 - 1715

Martin Engelbrecht’s etching "De dwerg Blasius Rauchmantl als alchemist," from 1705-1715, depicts the dwarf Blasius Rauchmantl, a figure known for his exaggerated features, engaged in alchemical pursuits. The work is a caricature, employing exaggerated features to depict a humorous scene, possibly satirising the practice of alchemy. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the skill of the artist in capturing the human form and highlighting its absurdity. The artwork is a great example of a caricature.