Zittende man met kroes en pijp 1772

Johann Andreas Benjamin Nothnagel's "Zittende man met kroes en pijp" is a detailed etching created in 1772. The small-scale work, measuring just 65mm by 63mm, depicts a man seated, smoking a pipe and holding a mug. The composition is simple, focusing on the figure and the surrounding objects. The artist's signature and the date are inscribed in the upper right corner, providing an intimate glimpse into the artist's process. The etching's delicate lines and the artist's careful attention to detail demonstrate Nothnagel's skilled hand in depicting everyday scenes of life in the 18th century.