Still life in a stable
1644
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1644
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
Still life in a stable is a 1644 unspecified by Hendrik Potuyl, held at Rijksmuseum.
You see a cluttered stable filled with everyday things: a copper pot, a jug wrapped in straw, baskets, clay bowls, a cabbage, a loaf of bread with a knife stuck in it, and a glass half-full of beer. A dog snarls at its own reflection in the corner, while a farmer climbs a ladder in the background. This painting feels like a snapshot of ordinary life, not a grand scene. The dog’s growl and the farmer’s ladder add a little drama, but the focus is on the messy, lived-in details—like someone just stepped away for a moment. To see more quiet, everyday scenes like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.
Hendrik Potuyl (1613–1652) was an artist, born in Dortmund.
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