Allegorie op het menselijk gezichtsvermogen c. 1660 - 1680

This etching, "Allegory of Human Sight," created by Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, depicts four figures representing different aspects of human vision. The first figure, "Chi Gli Vede," (She who sees him) is a woman seated, calmly observing a mirror while holding a feather. The second figure, "Chi Non Gli Vede," (He who does not see him) is a blind man walking with a stick and holding a cup. The third figure, "Chi Non Gli Vuol Vedere," (He who does not want to see him) is a man covering his eyes with his hand. The artwork explores the theme of sight, highlighting the different ways individuals perceive the world.