Jongen leest in gezelschap een manuscript 1835 - 1837

"Jongen leest in gezelschap een manuscript" (Boy Reads a Manuscript in Company) is a lithograph created by Jean-Baptiste Madou between 1835 and 1837. The artwork depicts a scene set in a medieval interior, with a group of figures gathered around a young boy who is engrossed in reading a manuscript. The detailed, almost photographic depiction of the figures and their attire, the interior setting, and the ornate frame contribute to the realism of the artwork, making it a captivating example of Madou's talent for capturing the details of everyday life. It can be viewed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.