Adriaan Van Ostade Collection (#4)

Singer Standing Between Two Smokers, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Singer Standing Between Two Smokers, 1610-85

The Pater Familias, 1648. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Pater Familias, 1648

The Smokers, after Ostade, 19th century. Creator: After Adriaen van Ostade
The Smokers, after Ostade, 19th century

Reading the News at the Weavers Cottage, 1673. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Reading the News at the Weavers Cottage, 1673

Strolling Violinist at an Ale House Door, 1625-85. Creator: Unknown
Strolling Violinist at an Ale House Door, 1625-85

Man with a Tankard. Creator: Unknown
Man with a Tankard. This panel is a seventeenth-century imitation of a work by Ostade or, quite possibly, a copy of an unknown work

Ostade, (1610-1685), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ostade, (1610-1685), 1830. Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685) Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, draftsman, pupil of Frans Hals, depicting tavern scenes

The Angler, 1906. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Angler, 1906. From " Chats on Old Prints", by Arthur Hayden. [T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1906]

Trictrac, mid 17th century, (mid 19th century). Creator: Johann Leonhard Appold
Trictrac, mid 17th century, (mid 19th century). A man playing backgammon

The Merry Companions, 1783. A group of villagers gather in an inn, smoking and drinking. One man plays the violin while the others sing along

Making Merry in a Farm Cottage, 1536-1635. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Making Merry in a Farm Cottage, 1536-1635

Mother with Two Children, c1675. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Mother with Two Children, c1675

Peasant in a Pointed Fur Cap, c1640. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Peasant in a Pointed Fur Cap, c1640

The Empty Jug, c1653. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Empty Jug, c1653

A Woman Spinning, 1652. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
A Woman Spinning, 1652. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Dance in a Tavern, 1652. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
Dance in a Tavern, 1652. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

An Alchemist, 1661. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
An Alchemist, 1661. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From The Dutch Genius by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London, 1911]

Peasant at a Window, c1658. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
Peasant at a Window, c1658. Painting housed in the Brooklyn Museum. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXIV. [Otto Limited, London, 1909]

Flemings Playing Dice, 17th century. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
Flemings Playing Dice, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg

In a Tavern, 1677. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
In a Tavern, 1677. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

A Flautist, c1660. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
A Flautist, c1660. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Rural Musicians, 1645. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
Rural Musicians, 1645. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

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Adriaen van Ostade, a Dutch painter from the 17th century, was known for his lively and vibrant scenes that captured the essence of everyday life. In his painting "Merrymakers in an Inn, " created in 1674, he depicts a group of people enjoying themselves in a cozy tavern. The warm colors and animated expressions on their faces bring the scene to life. Another notable work by van Ostade is "The Cottage Dooryard" from 1673. This painting showcases his talent for capturing rustic charm and simplicity. The humble cottage surrounded by lush greenery creates a peaceful atmosphere, inviting viewers to step into this idyllic countryside setting. In contrast, van Ostade's "Tavern Scene" from the early 1660s portrays a more bustling and energetic environment. The crowded room filled with people engaged in various activities gives us a glimpse into the lively social gatherings that took place during that time. One of van Ostade's contemporaries, Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, also showcased similar themes in his works. His painting "Seated Peasant with Jug, " created around 1763, captures the quiet contemplation of a peasant man as he sits with his jug nearby. The subdued lighting adds depth to this intimate moment frozen in time. Van Ostade's skillful use of light and shadow can be seen again in "Empty Jug. " Created between 1610-85, this still-life composition focuses on simple objects like an empty jug placed against dark background creating striking contrasts. "The Taste, " another masterpiece by Adriaen van Ostade dating back to between 1610-85 reveals his ability to capture human emotions through facial expressions and body language. This genre scene shows two men tasting wine while one seems skeptical about its quality - perhaps hinting at deeper narratives within seemingly ordinary moments.