Mannen in een koffiehuis met een biljart 1814 - 1816

"Mannen in een koffiehuis met een biljart" (Men in a coffee house with a billiard table) is an etching by Jacob Ernst Marcus, dating back to 1814–1816. This detailed print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a scene of everyday life in a Dutch coffeehouse. The artwork depicts a group of men engaged in various activities, from reading and conversing to playing billiards. The composition is a testament to Marcus's ability to render realistic figures and the intimate details of a popular social gathering space. The print serves as a valuable glimpse into the social customs and leisure pursuits of the early 19th century in the Netherlands.