1630
oil
panel
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Dominant colour
Peasants Brawling over Cards is a 1630 oil by Adriaen Brouwer, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
In this painting, a chaotic scene unfolds in a dimly lit room. Two men are engaged in a fierce brawl over a deck of cards, with one man brandishing a jug in the air. The room is cluttered with various objects, including a barrel, a jug, and a bowl. The atmosphere is tense and rowdy. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, adding to the sense of turmoil. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, conveying the intensity of the scene. This painting is a great example of Adriaen Brouwer's work, showcasing his skill in capturing the energy and emotion of everyday life.
Adriaen Brouwer (c. 1605 – January 1638) was a Flemish painter active in Flanders and the Dutch Republic in the first half of the 17th century. Brouwer was an important innovator of genre painting through his vivid…
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