Pijprokende man 1743 - 1800

"Pijprokende man" (Smoking Man) is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter Louw, created between 1743 and 1800. The artwork depicts a man seated in a chair, smoking a pipe and holding a glass in his hand. The dimly lit scene is dominated by deep shadows, with a single candle illuminating the man's face. The work is a fine example of Dutch 18th-century art, emphasizing realism and the portrayal of everyday life, in this case, a leisurely moment in a man’s domestic space. The etching is currently on display in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering insight into the work of Pieter Louw, a prominent artist in the Dutch Golden Age.