The Carpenter c. 1635

"The Carpenter" (c. 1635) is a detailed etching by Dutch artist Jan Georg van Vliet, who tragically died at the young age of 25. This print captures the scene of a carpenter at work in his workshop, surrounded by tools and a partially constructed piece of wood. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with meticulous attention paid to the textures and details of the workshop environment. The artist's signature appears in the lower right corner of the etching. This artwork is currently held in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.