Rokende man 1658 - 1677

"Rokende man" (Smoking Man) is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Wallerant Vaillant, completed between 1658 and 1677. The piece features a seated man in a hat, resting his head on his hand and smoking a pipe. A small table is in the foreground with two inkwells and a quill. The work is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is notable for its realistic depiction of a common man engaged in a simple act, highlighting Vaillant's skill in portraiture and everyday life depiction. The artwork demonstrates the artist's use of chiaroscuro for dramatic effect, highlighting the man's thoughtful expression.