1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Smoker is a 1648 ink by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a person slumped in a chair, holding a pipe. Their clothes are loose, and one hand rests on their knee while the other holds the pipe. The background is simple—just a dark, shadowy shape on the left. The artist used quick, rough lines to show the person’s tired posture. The shading is simple but effective, giving the scene a gritty, real feel. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made prints.
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn (1631/32 – 27 August 1664) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.
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