Man die zijn pijp aansteekt 1841

"Man die zijn pijp aansteekt" (Man Lighting His Pipe) is a pencil drawing by Pieter van Loon, created in 1841. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man in casual attire seated on a stool, lighting his pipe. Van Loon's work is known for its focus on everyday life and the ordinary people of his time. The drawing's simple yet detailed depiction of the man's posture and the act of lighting a pipe captures a moment of quiet contemplation, typical of van Loon's realistic and intimate style.