Apen die koffiedrinken, ca. 1720 1720

"Apen die koffiedrinken" (Monkeys Drinking Coffee) is an etching by Matthijs Pool, a Dutch artist known for his satirical prints. Created in 1720, the work depicts a group of monkeys dressed in human clothing, engaging in the fashionable activity of coffee drinking. The scene is likely meant to satirize human behavior and the growing popularity of coffee in the Netherlands. Pool's playful use of animal imagery, combined with the intricate details of the setting, makes this print a charming and humorous look into the social life of 18th-century Europe.