Interieur met man die geld weegt 1728

Dominique Sornique created this print, *Interieur met man die geld weegt*, sometime in the first half of the 18th century. The composition is formally divided; in the foreground, a man sits at a table meticulously weighing coins, and in the background, two figures peer in from a doorway. The artist’s use of line is particularly striking. Notice how the detailed hatching and cross-hatching create a sense of depth and texture, bringing the scene to life with remarkable precision. The man at the table is rendered with intense focus, his posture and expression suggesting a deep absorption in his task. The looming presence of the two figures in the background introduces an element of intrigue and unsettles the idea of interiority. Are they observers or potential disruptors? The artist seems to be using a semiotic system of signs to create a tension, perhaps reflecting broader cultural anxieties about wealth, privacy, and social dynamics during the Enlightenment era.