Interieur met kaartende boeren 1635 - 1692

"Interieur met kaartende boeren" (Interior with card-playing peasants) is an etching by Dutch artist Justus van den Nijpoort, created between 1635 and 1692. The scene depicts a group of men gathered in a tavern, engaged in a card game while one man pours a drink for another. The composition is typical of the genre of tavern scenes popular in 17th-century Dutch art, capturing the lively atmosphere and social interactions of everyday life. Van den Nijpoort's masterful use of line and detail creates a sense of realism and depth, conveying the intimacy of the interior space. The etching is a fine example of van den Nijpoort's skill in depicting the details of everyday life in a compelling and engaging way.