Man with a Tankard

Adriaen van Ostade

Created:
Movement:
1699
Baroque
key Notes:
Genre scene, Dutch Golden Age.
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Dimensions:
10 1/8 x 8 1/2 in. (25.7 x 21.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
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Man with a Tankard by Adriaen van Ostade

Adriaen van Ostade (1610–1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes depicting peasant life. Although "Man with a Tankard" is dated 1699, it is likely a posthumous attribution or a misdated work, as van Ostade passed away in 1685. This painting, executed in oil on wood, exemplifies van Ostade's skill in capturing the everyday life of the lower classes with a sense of humor and empathy. His works are characterized by their detailed observation and warm, earthy color palette, which can be seen in the depiction of the figure and the surrounding environment. Van Ostade's influence extended to his contemporaries and later artists, contributing significantly to the genre painting tradition in the Netherlands. His ability to portray the human condition with both realism and subtlety has ensured his enduring legacy in art history.

Description of the work:

Man with a Tankard by Adriaen van Ostade

"Man with a Tankard," created in 1699 by Adriaen van Ostade, is an oil on wood painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's genre scene style, depicting a rustic, jovial figure holding a tankard. The artwork is characterized by its detailed rendering and warm color palette, typical of van Ostade's focus on everyday life and common folk.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Man with a Tankard