De dwerg Riepl Gleichdron, ca. 1710 1705 - 1715

This colorful etching, *De dwerg Riepl Gleichdron,* by Martin Engelbrecht, depicts a dwarf named Riepl Gleichdron holding a spear and standing in a field. Created between 1705-1715, it is a charming example of 18th-century Dutch portraiture, focusing on a curious individual with a captivating expression. This artwork offers a glimpse into the lives of dwarfs in the past, their unique features, and their place in society. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the use of etching, a popular printmaking technique during that period, where the artist uses acid to create lines on a metal plate.