Man Smoking in a Tavern — Attributed to Adriaen Brouwer

Attributed to Adriaen Brouwer. Painted c. 1635 - c. 1640.

Slouching in his chair, with his breeches open, the man blows smoke from his pipe through his nose. His eyes are glazed, as though he is in a stupor. In the 17th century smoking had fervent supporters as well as opponents. Some scholars held that tobacco smoke was therapeutic for both body and spirit; others were convinced that pipe-smoking was as harmful as excessive drinking.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Painting, Main building.

oil paint (paint), oak (wood) · Original size: 21.5 × 29.7 cm · De Bruijn-van der Leeuw Bequest, Muri, Switzerland

Print: 21.5 × 29.7 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200110491. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.