Vier mannen in een studeerkamer 1735 - 1800

"Vier mannen in een studeerkamer" is an etching created between 1735 and 1800 by the Italian artist Giovanni Cattini (1715-1800). The print depicts four men in a study, one of whom is seated and appears to be reading, while another stands over a table, perhaps looking at books or papers. The composition is intimate and suggests a moment of intellectual pursuit. The use of line and shading in the etching contributes to a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of the Rococo period. The print is an excellent example of the genre of genre painting, which depicts scenes from everyday life.