1657
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From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Rest in Front of the Tavern is a 1657 paint by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
This painting shows a lively scene in front of a tavern. A woman sits on a donkey, holding a glass, while a man stands beside her, also holding a glass. They are surrounded by other people, animals, and a building with an arched entrance. The atmosphere is relaxed, with people and animals mingling together. In the foreground, a cow lies on the ground, and a dog is visible. The setting is rural, with trees and hills in the background. The colors are muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem.
Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem (1 October 1620 – 18 February 1683) was a highly esteemed and prolific Dutch Golden Age painter of pastoral landscapes, populated with mythological or biblical figures, but also of a number of allegories and genre pieces.
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