Wayside Inn

About this work

This painting shows a wayside inn with people gathered outside. The scene is drawn in black chalk with gray wash on laid paper, giving it a soft, muted look. In the foreground, a group of people are standing near the inn, while others are sitting or lying down. The inn itself is depicted in some detail, with a large tree growing next to it. The background of the painting is mostly empty, with just a few buildings visible in the distance. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Next, look up the artist Goyen, Jan van.