A smoking man with an empty wine glass
1633
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
1633
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
The painting depicts a man sitting at a table, holding a long-stemmed clay pipe in his right hand and a nearly empty wine glass in his left. He is wearing a dark green velvet jacket with a white ruffled collar and a black hat. The man's curly brown hair is visible beneath his hat, and he has a thoughtful expression on his face. The table in front of him holds a silver jug and a small glass bottle, adding to the sense of a relaxed, indulgent atmosphere. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this intimate scene, you might want to look up Jan Miense Molenaer.
