In a tavern
1660
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1660
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a lively tavern scene. Men in old-fashioned clothes are gathered around a table, drinking and smoking. The room is dimly lit, with a warm glow coming from the left side. In the foreground, a man is sitting on a barrel, holding a pipe. Another man is sitting at the table, drinking from a mug. The background is dark, but you can see other people moving around. The atmosphere feels cozy and relaxed. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the artist David Teniers the Younger.
