Dichter aan het werk after 1694

This engraving, "Dichter aan het werk" by Herman Coets, depicts a seated figure, likely a poet, writing in a richly furnished room. The scene, a portrait of a writer at work, is a common theme in Dutch art. Coets was a Dutch engraver, working after 1694, known for his detailed and realistic depictions of figures and interiors. This print, with its intricate details of books and scrolls, exemplifies Coets’ meticulous style.