Who created "The Merry Peasant"?

The Merry Peasant was created by Adriaen van Ostade in c. 1646.

When was "The Merry Peasant" created?

This artwork was created c. 1646.

What medium is "The Merry Peasant"?

The Merry Peasant is oil on panel.

Is "The Merry Peasant" in the public domain?

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

The Merry Peasant

Adriaen van Ostade

c. 1646

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

h 16.4cm × w 13.9cm

Classification

painting

Museum

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

About this artwork

De vrolijke boer. Een lachende man met een aardewerken kruik in de handen.

About the Artist

Adriaen van Ostade · 1610–1685

Adriaen Jansz. van Ostade (1610-1685) was a Dutch Baroque painter and printmaker who specialized in genre scenes of peasant life. Born and raised in Haarlem, he became one of the most prolific and celebrated artists of the Dutch Golden Age, producing over 800 paintings, 50 etchings, and numerous drawings. Van Ostade's significance in art history lies in his masterful depiction of peasant life, a ...

The Merry Peasant

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