Water 1613 - 1720

"Water" is an anonymous etching from the 17th century. The artwork depicts a man in a large, wide-brimmed hat, drinking from a glass vessel illuminated by a candle. The etching is a portrayal of a man in a moment of reflection, with the use of light and shadow to create a sense of drama and intrigue. The print is held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This etching exemplifies a common motif in the visual arts of the period, which explores the relationship between human perception and the natural world.