Vrolijk gezelschap aan tafel in de open lucht 17th century

"Vrolijk gezelschap aan tafel in de open lucht" (Merry company at a table in the open air) is a 17th-century pen and brown ink drawing by Willem Pietersz. Buytewech, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of everyday life. This drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures a lively scene of people gathered around a table in an outdoor setting. The detailed depiction of figures, their clothing, and the surrounding environment showcases Buytewech's skillful use of line and his keen observation of human behavior. This artwork, like many of Buytewech's works, exemplifies the genre of "tronie", a type of portrait that focused on capturing the expression and character of the sitter rather than a precise likeness.