Thomas Jones vraagt om de hand van Sophia 1749

"Thomas Jones vraagt om de hand van Sophia" is an engraving by Jan Punt, dating back to 1749. The scene depicts a man, likely Thomas Jones, on one knee, proposing to a woman, Sophia, while a third figure looks on. Punt uses intricate detail and a delicate line to capture the intimacy and formality of the 18th century. The work is housed at the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Dutch social life during the Enlightenment.