Rokende boer 1628 - 1648

"Rokende boer" (Smoking Peasant) is an etching by Jan Matham, a Dutch artist who was active in the 17th century. This print, created between 1628 and 1648, portrays a peasant in a humorous light, depicted smoking a pipe while holding a lit candle. The composition is simple yet effective, with the figure dominating the foreground, and the detail of the cat in the bottom left corner adds a playful touch. This work is a fine example of the Dutch tradition of genre painting, focusing on everyday life and often highlighting the more comical aspects of human behavior.