Smoker 1635 - 1675

"Smoker" is an etching by Jacques Dassonville, a 17th-century Flemish artist known for his genre scenes. The print depicts a man seated near a fire, smoking a pipe and surrounded by other figures. Dassonville's use of cross-hatching and stippling techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the scene, while the composition emphasizes the casual interaction of the figures. This intimate depiction of everyday life reflects the popularity of genre painting during this period. The work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Dassonville's skillful representation of human nature and social interactions.