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Boerengezelschap binnenshuis, by Unknown, unspecified, 1661

Boerengezelschap binnenshuis

Unknown

1661

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Boerengezelschap binnenshuis is a 1661 unspecified by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1661 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Rijksmuseum

About this work

You see a warm, candle-lit room where three men and a woman talk quietly. A child eats porridge at the table while a dog watches. The scene feels cozy, not rough. This painting is calmer than earlier peasant scenes, where people often fought or drank too much. Here, life looks simple and peaceful. The artist (probably not the famous Van Ostade, but someone copying his style) shows daily life without drama. To see more quiet moments like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.

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