Vader met kind op schoot in interieur
Medium
etching
Dimensions
90; 123
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso midden, gestempeld: Lugt 2760
Art Historical Context
In the heart of the Dutch Golden Age, Adriaen van Ostade *Vader met kind opoot in interieur*Father with Child on Lap in Interior) in 1648, a delicate etching measuring just 123mm by 90mm. Van Ostade, a masterful genre painter and printmaker from Haarlem (1610–1685), was renowned for his lively depictions of peasant life, blending humor, warmth, and keen social observation. Influenced by Rembrandt, his works often captured the everyday joys and struggles of rural folk, and this intimate scene offers a tender glimpse into domesticity—a father cradling his child amid a cozy interior, highlighting...
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 ...