Openbare voorlezing van psalmen in de vergaderzaal van de Gemachtigden in het Mauritshuis, 1 oktober 1777 Possibly 1777 - 1801

This small-scale drawing by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys depicts a scene of public psalm reading in the meeting room of the 'Gemachtigden' in the Mauritshuis, a historic building in the Netherlands. The drawing, possibly created between 1777 and 1801, showcases the artist's meticulous detail in capturing the ornate interior and the seated figures engaged in the religious ceremony. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily life and cultural practices of 18th-century Dutch society, highlighting the importance of religious devotion and communal gatherings.