Man with a Tankard

Adriaen van Ostade

Created:

Movement:

1699

Baroque

key Notes:

Genre scene, Dutch Golden Age.

Dimensions:

10 1/8 x 8 1/2 in. (25.7 x 21.6 cm)

medium:

Oil on wood

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"Man with a Tankard," created by Adriaen van Ostade in 1699, depicts a peasant figure holding a tankard, reflecting the artist's focus on genre scenes that capture the everyday life of common people in 17th-century Dutch society. The painting exemplifies van Ostade's mastery of light and texture, as well as his ability to convey the character and mood of his subjects, although specific details regarding its provenance and exhibition history remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Man with a Tankard" by Adriaen van Ostade features a seated figure, depicted in a rustic interior, holding a tankard, which emphasizes themes of conviviality and leisure. The use of oil on wood allows for rich textures and a warm color palette, highlighting the play of light and shadow across the figure and surroundings.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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