Geleerde in studeervertrek 1778 - 1838

"Geleerde in Studeervertrek" (Scholar in his Study) is a drawing by Dutch artist Anthonie van den Bos, dating from between 1778 and 1838. This detailed depiction portrays a scholar sitting at a table in a well-furnished study, surrounded by books, a globe, and a discarded violin. Van den Bos expertly captures the scholar’s concentration as he engages with his studies, likely a reflection of the artist's own deep interest in the intellectual pursuits of his time. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the world of scholarship in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.