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Peasant family, by David Ryckaert III, oil, 1639

Peasant family

David Ryckaert III

1639

oil

panel

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

Peasant family is a 1639 oil by David Ryckaert III, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Drinking, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
David Ryckaert III
When & what style?
1639 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting shows a group of peasants gathered in a room, engaged in drinking and socializing. The scene is set in a dimly lit space with a few windows, and the people are dressed in simple, rustic clothing. The artist has used warm colors to create a cozy atmosphere, with the focus on the interactions between the individuals. One interesting detail is the way the artist has depicted the lighting in the scene, with the warm glow of the windows and the shadows cast by the people and objects. This creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the works of David Ryckaert III, the artist who created this piece.

About the artist

Portrait of David Ryckaert III
Artist

David Ryckaert III

David Ryckaert III, David Rijckaert III or David Rijckaert the Younger (2 December 1612, Antwerp – 11 November 1661, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter known for his contribution to genre painting, in particular through his scenes of merry companies and peasants.

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