Twee mannen in conversatie 1786

"Twee mannen in conversatie" is an engraving created by Emmanuel Jean de Ghendt in 1786. The piece depicts two men in a library setting, surrounded by bookshelves. The man on the left is gesturing towards the man on the right who sits at a table with a quill and paper in hand. The work is likely an illustration from a larger publication, possibly a novel. The inscription at the bottom reads, "Veillez, priez, esperes, et ne parlez pas." This translated means "Watch, pray, hope, and do not speak" which hints at the plot of the story. The engraving showcases Ghendt's skill in depicting the intricacies of a scene with detail and realism.