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Scholar in study, print, A scholar sits behind a desk in a study and points to an open book. Above his desk hang two medallions with the likenesses of philosophers from Antiquity. On the floor around his desk lie papers and books, and stand a portrait bust and a globe., inscription, number: '6', printmaker: Simon Fokke, Amsterdam, after design by, publisher: Frans Houttuyn, 1759, paper, etching, proof print, height 160 mm x width 103 mm, study, 'studiolo', library, scholar in his study, A detailed etching shows an interior scene with a seated man in flowing patterned robes resting his head on one hand while the other hand gestures toward an open book on a draped table beside him; the table holds writing implements and another book, and piles of bound volumes lie on the floor nearby. The room features heavy drapery hanging from the ceiling with tassels, a large window with panes and a view of architectural elements beyond, and two round medallion portraits suspended on the wall. Decorative architectural details and a bust on a pedestal appear in the background, and a globe is partially visible at the edge of the composition. The image is rendered in fine crosshatching and line work, creating textured shadows and detailed patterns on fabrics, hair, and carved surfaces.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A94_309

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44.8Mb (7.5Mb) / 10.4in x 16.8in / 3112 x 5028 (300dpi)

Keywords

Scholar study print scholar sits desk points open book desk hang two medallions likenesses philosophers Antiquity floor desk lie papers books stand portrait bust globe inscription number 6 printmaker Simon Fokke Amsterdam design publisher Frans Houttuyn 1759 paper etching proof print height 160 mm x width 103 mm studiolo library scholar detailed etching interior scene seated man flowing patterned robes resting head hand hand gestures draped table beside table holds writing implements another book piles bound volumes lie floor nearby room features heavy drapery hanging ceiling tassels large window panes view architectural elements beyond two round medallion portraits suspended wall Decorative architectural details bust pedestal background partially visible edge composition image rendered fine crosshatching line work creating textured shadows detailed patterns fabrics hair carved surfaces