1669
oil
From the collection of National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
Dominant colour
Qəlyançəkənlər meyxanada is a 1669 oil by Adriaen van Ostade, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Art Museum of Azerbaijan.
This painting depicts a lively tavern scene, with a group of men gathered around a table. The room is dimly lit, with a warm glow emanating from the fire and the men's faces. The men are dressed in traditional Dutch clothing, with one of them holding a pipe and another a mug of ale. The atmosphere is convivial, with the men engaged in lively conversation and laughter. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and warmth, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about this technique and its application in art, explore the works of Adriaen van Ostade.
Adriaen van Ostade (baptized as Adriaen Jansz Hendricx 10 December 1610 – buried 2 May 1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of genre works, showing the everyday life of ordinary men and women.
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