Herberg met een fluitspelende vrouw 1690 - 1694

"Herberg met een fluitspelende vrouw" (Inn with a Woman Playing the Flute) is a 1690-1694 etching by the Dutch artist Jan van der Bruggen. It depicts a tavern scene with a woman playing the flute for a group of men, including one who is drinking from a jug. The etching's intimate scale (305 mm x 228 mm) invites viewers to closely examine the details of the scene, including the expressions on the faces of the figures and the textures of their clothing. Characteristic of van der Bruggen's work, the piece highlights the social life of the common people in 17th-century Dutch society, providing a glimpse into their entertainment and leisure activities.