Een oud man in zijn kamer zittende, spreekt. Possibly 1550 - 1780

"Een Oud Man in zijn Kamer zittende, spreekt" (An Old Man Sitting in His Room, Speaks) is a woodcut print by Johannes (II) Kannewet. It dates from around 1550 to 1780, and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The image depicts an elderly man sitting in a chair with a walking stick in his hand, in what seems to be his home, as he contemplates life and death. The inscription below the image is a poem reflecting on mortality, emphasizing the importance of spiritual matters over worldly possessions. The print is a fine example of 16th or 17th-century Dutch printmaking and reflects the broader cultural and religious concerns of the time.