Ein Gelehrter am Tisch sitzend, bei Lampenlicht lesend 1779

"A Scholar Sitting at a Table Reading by Lamplight" is a 1779 etching by German artist Gottlieb Welté (1745–1790), depicting a man seated in a dimly lit room, reading intently at a table. Welté is known for his detailed depictions of everyday life, often featuring scenes of scholars or intellectuals engaged in their studies. The work is housed at the Städel Museum, and its focus on the solitary figure and the quiet atmosphere makes it a powerful testament to the power of contemplation and intellectual pursuit.