Zicht 1650 - 1665

"Zicht," a 17th-century etching by Richard Gaywood, depicts a woman seated at a vanity, adjusting her hair while being attended to by another woman. The artwork, which is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Gaywood's meticulous detail in depicting the interior of a richly furnished room, complete with a fireplace, framed portraits, and a draped bed. The inscription "Visus Seeing" suggests that the image explores the theme of sight and perception, a common subject for artists of the period. The etching's realism and attention to detail have contributed to its enduring popularity, establishing Gaywood as a skilled printmaker of his time.