Three Peasants Drinking and Smoking

Adriaen van Ostade

Created:
Movement:
1663
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key Notes:
Rural conviviality, genre scene.
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Dimensions:
18 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. (46 x 38.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on panel
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Three Peasants Drinking and Smoking by Adriaen van Ostade

Adriaen van Ostade (1610–1685) was a prominent Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes depicting peasant life. "Three Peasants Drinking and Smoking," created in 1663, exemplifies his mastery in capturing the everyday activities of rural folk with a keen eye for detail and humor. The painting, executed in oil on panel, showcases van Ostade's skillful use of light and shadow to create a warm, intimate atmosphere. His works are significant for their contribution to the genre painting tradition, offering insights into 17th-century Dutch social life. Van Ostade's influence extended to his contemporaries and later artists, as he was a key figure in popularizing scenes of common people in art. This painting reflects the broader cultural interest in depicting the lives of ordinary individuals during the Dutch Golden Age.

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Three Peasants Drinking and Smoking by Adriaen van Ostade

Created in 1663, "Three Peasants Drinking and Smoking" by Adriaen van Ostade is an oil on panel painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age genre scene, depicting rustic life with a focus on the everyday activities of peasants. The artwork is characterized by its detailed rendering and warm, earthy tones, capturing the convivial atmosphere of the subjects engaged in leisure.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Three Peasants Drinking and Smoking