Drie mannen op straat bij nacht (kleine variant) 1718

This etching, "Drie mannen op straat bij nacht (kleine variant)" (1718) by Bernard Picart, depicts three men walking along a street at night. It is a small-scale print, only 142mm tall and 81mm wide. The scene is illuminated by the moon, casting long shadows across the cobblestones. The figures are rendered in detail, and their facial expressions suggest a variety of emotions. The print is part of a series of illustrations that Picart created for the poem "Le Lutrin" by Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.