Vrouw steekt haar pijp aan 1659 - 1689

"Vrouw steekt haar pijp aan" (Woman Lights Her Pipe), a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Jan van der Bruggen, depicts a lively scene in a tavern. The central figure, a woman, sits at a table and lights her pipe while a man, likely a tavern owner, looks on. The image captures a moment of casual amusement, offering a glimpse into everyday life in the Netherlands during the Golden Age. van der Bruggen's detailed rendering of the figures and the tavern interior creates a sense of realism, characteristic of Dutch genre painting. The etching also explores themes of social interaction, gender roles, and the popularity of tobacco in 17th-century Dutch society.