Arme schilder met familie in zijn atelier 1700 - 1740

This anonymous etching, titled "Arme schilder met familie in zijn atelier" (Poor painter with family in his studio), depicts a Dutch artist working in his studio surrounded by his family and a dog. The artist is seen seated at a stool and holding a brush and palette, while a woman and a child observe from behind. The scene is characteristic of Dutch genre painting, which often focused on everyday life and scenes from domestic settings. This etching, dating from between 1700 and 1740, offers a glimpse into the life of a working artist during this period.