Zittende man die een pijp rookt 17th century

This is an anonymous drawing, titled "Zittende man die een pijp rookt," or "Seated man smoking a pipe" made with graphite. Consider the historical moment and the cultural norms around tobacco use. During this period, smoking was often associated with relaxation, contemplation, and social bonding, particularly among men. Note the way the man is casually posed, almost slouched. Smoking here seems less a performance than a quiet, personal act. His gaze is directed upwards, as though he is in deep thought or reverie. What do you think this drawing communicates about the sitter’s identity and the role of leisure in his life? How does the anonymity of both artist and subject shift our understanding of the artwork? Could it be seen as a representation of a larger social type rather than an individual portrait?