Figuren met luizenkam 1650 - 1699

"Figuren met luizenkam" (Figures with a lice comb) is an etching by Cornelis A. Hellemans, dating from between 1650 and 1699. The scene depicts a man seated on a chair while another man, possibly a barber, combs his hair. A third figure, a woman, observes the scene. This etching exemplifies the genre of daily life scenes popular during the 17th century, capturing a candid moment of everyday life. The intricate hatching technique used in the etching adds to the realistic depiction of the figures and their clothing.