Vrouw lezend bij kaarslicht 1788

This engraving, titled "Vrouw lezend bij kaarslicht" by Reinier Vinkeles, depicts a woman reading by candlelight. Created in 1788, the work is part of a series of illustrations for the book "Het Land, in brieven." The intimate scene showcases a woman absorbed in her book, illuminated by the soft glow of a candle in a dimly lit room. This image embodies the quiet solitude and intellectual pursuit often associated with reading. The detailed rendering of the woman’s attire and the surrounding objects, such as the bookshelves and furniture, speak to Vinkeles' meticulous style and attention to detail. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.