Het Gehoor 1638 - 1665

"Het Gehoor" (The Hearing) is an etching by Salomon Savery, created between 1638 and 1665, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. The print, part of a series depicting the five senses, shows a man, likely deaf, covering his ears as others play music in the background. The image, a small yet detailed depiction of the human condition, highlights the vulnerability of the senses, a theme often explored in Baroque art. Savery's intricate lines capture the subject's struggle with deafness, offering a poignant commentary on the human experience.