Smaak 1736

"Smaak" (Taste), an etching by Jacques Philippe Le Bas, was created in 1736. The print depicts a man with a basket of wares, offering a bottle to the viewer. The figure is portrayed in a lively manner, with a somewhat exaggerated expression, suggesting a comedic element. The composition is simple and focused on the figure, a typical feature of etchings from the period. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands and measures 194 mm in height and 123 mm in width. The subject matter is likely a street vendor, a common theme in 18th-century art, exploring everyday life in a humorous fashion.