Drie kaartspelende mannen aan tafel 1739 - 1804

"Drie kaartspelende mannen aan tafel" is an etching by Johann Andreas Benjamin Nothnagel, a German artist active in the late 18th century. The print, depicting three men engaged in a game of cards, is a quintessential example of genre painting, a style popular in the Netherlands and Germany during this period. The scene, rendered in delicate lines and subtle contrasts, captures the intimacy of a casual gathering. The men's animated expressions and gestures, as well as the presence of a jug of beer on the table, suggest an atmosphere of conviviality and light-hearted amusement.