Fluitspelende man 1673 - 1715

"Fluitspelende man" is an etching by Dutch artist Nicolaes van Haeften, dating from 1673-1715. The artwork depicts a man with a long beard and a cap, playing a flute while sitting on a chair with a scrolled armrest. Van Haeften was known for his realistic and detailed engravings of portraits and scenes from daily life, and this piece is characteristic of his style. The etching's dark tonal range and the emphasis on the man's facial expression and hand gestures evoke a sense of quiet concentration and contemplation.