Pijprokende man 1660 - 1800

This anonymous etching, "Pijprokende man", from the 17th or 18th century, depicts a man smoking a pipe. The artwork's title, "Pijprokende man", directly translates to "Pipe-smoking man" in English, which aptly describes the subject of the artwork. The man’s expression appears to be one of enjoyment as he puffs on his pipe. The etching is a small piece, measuring just 133 mm in height and 97 mm in width, and is likely a personal work or a study for a larger piece.