Pijprokende man met tulband gezeten op een rococo-ornament 1731 - 1788

This intricate engraving, created between 1731 and 1788 by Swedish artist Johann Esaias Nilson, features a figure seated on a rococo ornament, holding a pipe. The elaborate design, filled with swirling, asymmetrical lines and delicate floral details, exemplifies the Rococo style's emphasis on elegance and ornamentation. The figure's casual posture and the playful nature of the design suggest a lighthearted, almost whimsical quality. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Nilson's mastery of the engraving technique, capturing fine detail and achieving a sense of depth and movement.