Flemish Peasant Family
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a simple home with a sloped roof and small windows. A man stands outside holding a tool, while a woman sits inside spinning thread on a wheel. Chickens peck near a basket of eggs, and a dog lies on the ground. Pots, pans, and a few household items clutter the yard. The scene looks like everyday life in a rural home. The artist used light and shadow to give depth to the figures and objects. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
