Who created "Peasants"?

Peasants was created by Willem van de Velde I in 17th century.

When was "Peasants" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Peasants"?

Peasants is Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash.

Is "Peasants" in the public domain?

Yes, Peasants is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Peasants

Willem van de Velde I

17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash

Dimensions

sheet: 5 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. (14.6 x 20.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Roys N. Brown, 1929

Accession Number

29.107

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

In the heart of the Dutch Golden Age Willem van de Velde (1611–1693), a master draftsman renowned for his marine scenes, captured everyday life with remarkable sensitivity in *Peasants*. Created in the 17th century, intimate drawing—measuring just 5 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches—showcases a group of men, likely rural laborers, rendered in pen and brown ink with subtle brush and gray wash. techniques were hallmarks of Dutch drawing practice, allowing artists to achieve depth, texture, and atmospheric nuance on a small scale, often as studies for larger paintings or standalone works. Van de Velde's skill ...

Peasants

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