Who painted A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass?

A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass was painted by Godfried Schalcken in 1700.

Where can I see A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass?

A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass?

A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass?

Museum-quality prints of A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass

Godfried Schalcken , 1700

A man with a pipe and a man filling his glass is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Godfried Schalcken. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1700 by Dutch painter Godfried Schalcken, this oil work presents a quiet interior scene typical of the Dutch Golden Age. The composition features two men engaged in a subdued activity, rendered with the refined finish associated with the Leiden fijnschilders. The painting belongs to the Rijksmuseum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The tableau shows a man on the left holding a pipe while his companion on the right pours a drink, a candle providing the sole illumination. The intimate exchange suggests a moment of private conversation or leisure, captured in a setting that emphasizes calm and contemplation.

Technique & Style

Schalcken employs chiaroscuro to model the figures, allowing the warm, golden light to accentuate the textures of fabrics and the gleam of metal. The subtle gradations of tone and meticulous brushwork reflect the fijnschilder tradition’s attention to detail and surface polish.

History & Provenance

Since its completion, the painting has remained in the Netherlands, eventually entering the Rijksmuseum’s holdings where it is displayed as part of the museum’s representation of 17th‑century Dutch genre painting.