Man zittend in bakje c. 1770

This etching by Pieter (II) Langendijk, dated circa 1770, depicts a man sitting in a bowl, likely representing a beggar or a poor person. The inscription in Dutch suggests that the man is forced to work hard to earn a living despite having no means. This satirical depiction of hardship highlights social inequality and the struggles of the working class in 18th-century Dutch society. The etching is small in size but visually powerful with strong contrasts and detailed rendering.