Rommelpotspeler 1650 - 1691

"Rommelpotspeler" is a 17th century etching by Pieter van Slingelandt. The etching depicts a man in profile wearing a fur-trimmed cap. He is holding a stick and a container, possibly a "rommelpot" (a type of drum), and he is wearing a belt with a sword and a pouch. The artwork is a classic example of Dutch Golden Age art, which is known for its realism, attention to detail, and focus on everyday life. The etching was likely created during the artist's short career as he died young in 1691, and he was only 31 years old when he created this work. The etching, which measures only 130 x 105 mm, is likely a portrait of a man with a strong connection to the Dutch army or military, given the man's attire and the presence of a sword and a pouch in the artwork.