Vier mannen in een schip c. 1650 - 1675

"Vier mannen in een schip" (Four Men in a Ship) is an etching by Pieter Coopse, created sometime between 1650 and 1675. The small, detailed drawing depicts a boat with four men on board, one of whom is rowing. The simple composition focuses on the figures and the boat, highlighting the artist's interest in depicting everyday scenes and the lives of ordinary people. Coopse was a Dutch artist who worked in the 17th century, known for his etchings and drawings of maritime subjects. The artwork is signed "P. Coopse," and it's a prime example of his skilled use of line and detail. The work is reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age's interest in depicting the realities of daily life.