Boer met pijp en kruik in de hand bij een tafel c. 1623 - 1686

This etching by Dutch artist Jonas Suyderhoef, dated c. 1623 - 1686, depicts a seated man holding a pipe and a tankard. The composition is a simple yet striking portrait of a common working man. The artist's signature and the role he played in the creation of this piece are visible in the lower right corner: "S.J. Vredeman pinxit," which translates to "S.J. Vredeman painted," and "J. Suyderhoef sculpsit," which translates to "J. Suyderhoef engraved." This detail helps us understand that Vredeman was the original painter and Suyderhoef was the engraver, highlighting the collaborative nature of art creation in the 17th century.