Geleerde zittend bij een venster in studeerkamer c. 1745 - 1767

"The Philosopher in Meditation" is an etching by English artist Charles Spooner, created between 1745 and 1767. The print depicts a seated scholar in a contemplative pose, illuminated by a sunlit window in his study. Spooner, known for his meticulous detail and atmospheric depiction of daily life, captured the serenity and intellectual pursuit of the scholar. The work exemplifies the 18th-century Rococo style, characterized by its elegance and emphasis on domestic scenes and the pursuit of knowledge.