Mannen rond een vuur 1623 - 1653

"Mannen rond een vuur" (Men Around a Fire), created between 1623 and 1653 by Pieter Nolpe, depicts a scene of everyday life. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, presents a group of four men gathered around a fire, engaging in conversation and gestures. This intimate portrayal of social interaction is characteristic of Nolpe's work, which often focuses on the lives of ordinary people in 17th-century Dutch society. The detailed depiction of clothing, gestures, and the interior space creates a sense of realism, reflecting the artist's interest in depicting everyday life.