Peasant Inn
1696
oil
panel
From the collection of Mauritshuis
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Cornelis Dusart
Cornelis Dusart (April 24, 1660 – October 1, 1704) was a Dutch genre painter, drawer (artists), and printmaker.
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oil
panel
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Peasant Inn is a 1696 oil by Cornelis Dusart, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Party, held at Mauritshuis.
This painting shows a lively scene of people in a crowded room. The room is filled with people, some sitting and others standing, all engaged in various activities. The atmosphere is lively, with people laughing and chatting. In the center of the room, a group of people are gathered around a table, playing music and drinking. The room is dimly lit, with only a few windows letting in natural light. The walls are adorned with various objects, including tools and household items. The painting is a great example of the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
Cornelis Dusart (April 24, 1660 – October 1, 1704) was a Dutch genre painter, drawer (artists), and printmaker.
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