Who created "Distribution of the Catch by Night"?

Distribution of the Catch by Night was created by Isaac van Ostade in 17th century.

When was "Distribution of the Catch by Night" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Distribution of the Catch by Night"?

Distribution of the Catch by Night is Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over graphite..

Is "Distribution of the Catch by Night" in the public domain?

Yes, Distribution of the Catch by Night is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Distribution of the Catch by Night

Isaac van Ostade

17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over graphite.

Dimensions

sheet: 7 11/16 x 11 7/16 in. (19.5 x 29 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Robert Lehman, 1941

Accession Number

41.187.3

Tags

HousesBoats

Art Historical Context

Isaac van Ostade's *Distribution of the Catch by* (17th century) captures the quiet bustle of a nocturnal fishing scene a hallmark of Dutch Golden art's fascination with everyday life. Born Haarlem in 1621 and active until his early death in 1649, Isaac was the younger brother of the more renowned Adriaen van Ost. While Adriaen focused on lively peasant interiors, Isaac specialized in outdoor genre scenes featuring travelers, farmyards, and winter landscapes, often portraying working people with psychological depth and affectionate observation. Executed in pen and brown ink with brush and gra...

Distribution of the Catch by Night

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