Lachende man met pijp 1768 - 1796

"Lachende man met pijp" (Laughing Man with Pipe), a 1768-1796 etching by Dutch artist Pieter de Mare (1758-1796), depicts a man in a cap, holding a pipe in his hand, with a wide, toothy grin. The print is a portrait in the Dutch tradition of character studies, highlighting the man's personality through his expression and posture. The detailed rendering and skillful use of light and shadow create a sense of realism, emphasizing the subject's individuality. The artwork can be found in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 228 mm in height and 173 mm in width.