Zittende jonge man met fluit 1645

"Zittende jonge man met fluit" (Seated young man with a flute) is an etching by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Saftleven, created in 1645. The etching depicts a young man, wearing a cap and simple clothing, seated on a rock and playing a flute. He sits in a relaxed pose, holding the flute with his left hand and using his right to delicately manipulate it. A large, round container is located to the left of his body. This small etching, measuring 97 mm in width and 66 mm in height, showcases Saftleven's mastery of line and detail in capturing the essence of a simple, everyday scene.