Man met rol papier 1601 - 1657

"Man met rol papier" (Man with a Roll of Paper) is an etching by Pieter Serwouters, dating from 1601-1657, currently held by the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a man in a feathered cap and loose garments, holding a rolled-up piece of paper. The subject's posture and the empty space on the scroll suggest a portrait format, but the anonymity of the subject and the absence of any further details leave the viewer with more questions than answers.