De Puiterveensche helleveeg, aan den tap / La Mechante cabaretiere, à Puiterveen

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2233

About the Artist

Pieter Tanjé · 1706–1761

**Pieter Tanjé (1706–1761)** was a Dutch reproductive engraver active in the eighteenth century. Born in Bolsward, he initially worked as a shipmate on the shipping service between his hometown and Amsterdam. In his spare time, he engraved designs for snuff boxes, an activity that proved so successful that it led to his artistic training. Encouraged by Jacob Folkema, Tanjé enrolled at the age of ...