Dwerg met viool en zwaard 1696 - 1765

"Dwerg met viool en zwaard" (Dwarf with Violin and Sword), is an etching by Isaac Walraven, a Dutch artist renowned for his depictions of dwarves and whimsical characters. Created between 1696 and 1765, the small-scale artwork (32 mm x 29 mm) showcases Walraven's meticulous detail and sense of humor. The etching features a dwarf, dressed in a hat and coat, playing a violin with a sword at his side. Walraven's work often explored the theme of human folly and the grotesque, appealing to a broad audience through its humorous and sometimes satirical tone.