Conviviality Near the Inn

Niederländische Malerei 1645–1660, early 1650s

This is a painting of an outdoor scene with numerous people engaged in various activities; some are sitting by low tables, some are dancing, and some are conversing. One person on the right stands on a surface and plays a stringed instrument like a fiddle or violin. The people wear clothes in earth shades of brown, tan, black, and dark red. The background includes a rustic building with a thatched roof, leafy green trees, and what may be a tall castle or church on the left. The cloudy sky above is in shades of gray.
Artist
Niederländische Malerei 1645–1660
Date
early 1650s
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
97.8 × 102.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of an outdoor scene with numerous people engaged in various activities; some are sitting by low tables, some are dancing, and some are conversing. One person on the right stands on a surface and plays a stringed instrument like a fiddle or violin. The people wear clothes in earth shades of brown, tan, black, and dark red. The background includes a rustic building with a thatched roof, leafy green trees, and what may be a tall castle or church on the left. The cloudy sky above is in shades of gray.

Niederländische Malerei 1645–1660