Gezicht 1628 - 1689

"Gezicht," an etching created between 1628 and 1689 by Willem Peeters (1600-1699), depicts a lively scene in a tavern. The composition features a group of figures engaging in various activities, including card playing, watching a spectacle through a window, and conversing. The scene captures the daily life and social interactions of people in the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the distinctive clothing, hairstyles, and interiors of the period. Peeters' masterful use of line and detail creates a realistic and captivating representation of this everyday moment in 17th-century Dutch society.