Vioolspeler in een herberg 1655 - 1700

"Vioolspeler in een herberg" (Violin Player in an Inn) is an etching created by Jan van Somer sometime between 1655 and 1700. The artwork depicts a lively scene in a tavern, with a violinist entertaining a group of patrons. One patron sits in a chair, seemingly asleep, while another rests his foot on the table. The scene is full of character and detail, capturing the atmosphere of a 17th-century tavern. The etching's small size, 212 mm in height and 257 mm in width, suggests it may have been intended as a private work or a print for collectors. The dark tone and strong lines contribute to the gritty realism of the scene.