Gezelschap rond een tafel 1655 - 1700

"Gezelschap rond een tafel" (Company Around a Table) is an etching by Jan van Somer, dating from 1655 to 1700. The artwork depicts a group of four figures seated around a table, with a man in the foreground gesturing towards an open book. The intimate scene is characteristic of Dutch Golden Age genre painting, capturing the everyday activities of ordinary people. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts of light and dark, adds depth and drama to the composition. The etching is small, measuring only 262 mm in height and 214 mm in width, suggesting that it was likely intended for private collection.