Kaartspelers rond een vat 1665 - 1693

This etching, titled "Kaartspelers rond een vat" (Card Players Around a Barrel) by Jan van Somer, depicts three men gathered around a table in a dimly lit room, likely an inn. The scene suggests a casual gathering of friends enjoying a game of cards. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing strong contrasts of light and dark, effectively creates a sense of intimacy and focus on the central figures. The etching, dated between 1665 and 1693, offers a glimpse into the everyday life of ordinary people during the Dutch Golden Age.