A Man Holding a Crop 1629

"A Man Holding a Crop" is an anonymous etching from 1629, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The etching depicts a man in a wide-brimmed hat and elaborate clothing, holding a crop in his right hand. The figure stands in a landscape setting, with a small town in the background and trees on either side. The artist's detailed depiction of the man's attire and the surrounding landscape reveals a keen eye for observation and a mastery of the etching technique. This etching offers a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of 17th-century Europe.