Clay Pipes Collection

Tavern Scene with Pipe-smokers. Creator: Unknown
Tavern Scene with Pipe-smokers, Unknown date. Manner of David Teniers the Younger

The Raree-show ('t Fraay Curieus), 1718. Creator: Willem van Mieris
The Raree-show ('t Fraay Curieus), 1718. In 17th and 18th century Europe, raree shows (also known as peep shows or peep boxes) were a popular form of entertainment provided by wandering showmen

The birdwatchers, c.1744. Creator: Nicolaas Verkolje
The birdwatchers, c.1744. Young people catching birds. On the left are a bird in a cage, a string of dead birds, clay pipes, and a bottle. On the right a struggle is ensuing

Poor Folk Drinking in a Tavern, c.1625-c.1630. Creator: Adriaen Brouwer
Poor Folk Drinking in a Tavern, c.1625-c.1630. Drinking scene: man with clay pipe sitting in a chair made from a barrel; another uses a chafing dish to light his pipe; woman - slightly the worse for

Interior with Two Men by the Fireside, 1664. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Interior with Two Men by the Fireside, 1664. One holds a ceramic drinking vessel, the other lights his clay pipe from a chafing dish

Figures before a Village Inn, 1642. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
Figures before a Village Inn, 1642. Other Title(s): A company of country folk

Mason Smoking with Companions in a Tavern, c.1675. Creator: David Teniers II
Mason Smoking with Companions in a Tavern, c.1675

Smoker, c. 1736. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Smoker, c. 1736. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Barberini, Rome

A Weaver's Workshop, 1652. Creator: Johannes Dircksz. van Oudenrogge
A Weaver's Workshop, 1652. Men warming themselves at the fire while a woman works in the background

Travellers at Rest, 1671. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Travellers at Rest, 1671. Men talking, drinking and smoking clay pipes. Note slashed detail on breeches

La Tabagie, dit aussi le corps de Garde (Smokers, or The Guards), 1643. Creator: Le Nain, Louis (1593-1648)
La Tabagie, dit aussi le corps de Garde (Smokers, or The Guards), 1643. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Italian Harbor with a Fortified Tower, 1664. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach
Italian Harbor with a Fortified Tower, 1664

Merry Company, 1740-1760. Creator: Jan Josef Horemans I
Merry Company, 1740-1760. Two men smoke clay pipes as women minister to them

Merrymakers in an Inn, 1674. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Merrymakers in an Inn, 1674

Monkeys smoking and drinking (oil on canvas)
CHT341985 Monkeys smoking and drinking (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chartres

A Victorian Christmas card of two sailors smoking clay pipes and shaking hands, c
3604235 A Victorian Christmas card of two sailors smoking clay pipes and shaking hands, c.1880 (colour litho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Dutch Tavern Scene, 1846. Creator: Johan Mengels Culverhouse
Dutch Tavern Scene, 1846

A Dutch Courtyard, 1658 / 1660. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
A Dutch Courtyard, 1658/1660

The Halt at the Inn, 1645. Creator: Isaac van Ostade
The Halt at the Inn, 1645

Tavern Scene, early 1660s. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Tavern Scene, early 1660s

Conviviality Near the Inn, early 1650s. Creator: Constantijn van Renesse
Conviviality Near the Inn, early 1650s

Peasants Celebrating Twelfth Night, 1635. Creator: David Teniers II
Peasants Celebrating Twelfth Night, 1635

Tavern Scene, 1658. Creator: David Teniers II
Tavern Scene, 1658

Peasants in a Tavern, c. 1633. Creator: David Teniers II
Peasants in a Tavern, c. 1633

Smell (Portrait of Lucas Faydherbe (1617-1697). From the Series The Five Senses, before 1661. Found in the collection of National Gallery, London

Va de Bon Coeur;Dedieaux Milords de l Amirauté
Va de Bon Coeur; Dedie aux Milords de l Amiraute Anglaise par un Membre de Congres Americain, 1778

Still Life with a Lighted Candle. Found in the Collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague

The Tasting Tobacco. Artist: Herp, Willem van, the Elder (c. 1614-1677)
The Tasting Tobacco. Private Collection

Still life with a glass of beer, a pipe, tobacco and other requisites of smoking, 1658. Artist: Velde, Jan Jansz
Still life with a glass of beer, a pipe, tobacco and other requisites of smoking, 1658. Private Collection

Still Life with a Pipe, a King of Diamonds, a Knife and a Pitcher, Mid of 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
Still Life with a Pipe, a King of Diamonds, a Knife and a Pitcher, Mid of 17th century. Private Collection

Still life with smoking utensils and beer mug, 1664. Artist: Collier, Edwaert (1642-1708)
Still life with smoking utensils and beer mug, 1664. Found in the collection of Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Still life with smoking utensils and crabs, 1657. Artist: Velde, Jan van de III (ca. 1620-1662)
Still life with smoking utensils and crabs, 1657. Found in the collection of Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Caucasian traditional dress, 1840s. Artist: Gagarin, Grigori Grigorievich (1810-1893)
Caucasian traditional dress, 1840s. Private Collection

Tobacco Still Life, 1637. Artist: Heda, Willem Claesz (1594-1680)
Tobacco Still Life, 1637. Found in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Vanitas Still Life, 1648. Artist: Treck, Jan Jansz. (1605-1652)
Vanitas Still Life, 1648. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Self-portrait with pipe, 1886. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Self-portrait with pipe, 1886. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Head of a man, 1884-1885. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Head of a man, 1884-1885. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Le Bon Bock, 1873. Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Le Bon Bock, 1873. Found in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

A Group of Danish Artists in Rome, 1837. Artist: Hansen, Constantin (1804-1880)
A Group of Danish Artists in Rome, 1837. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

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"Exploring the Rich History of Clay Pipes: A Journey through Art and Culture" Step back in time to 1674, as merry-makers gather in an inn, their clay pipes emitting fragrant smoke that fills the air. Adriaen van Ostade captures this lively scene with his masterful brushstrokes. In another whimsical depiction, monkeys defy convention by indulging in smoking and drinking from clay pipes. This oil on canvas painting showcases the playful nature of these creatures. A Victorian Christmas card transports us to a heartwarming moment between two sailors, shaking hands while enjoying their clay pipes. The camaraderie is palpable as they share a moment of respite amidst their seafaring adventures. Johan Mengels Culverhouse's Dutch Tavern Scene from 1846 invites us into a bustling establishment where patrons engage in animated conversations while puffing on their beloved clay pipes. Pieter de Hooch's Dutch Courtyard takes us further back to the late 17th century, where we witness individuals leisurely smoking their clay pipes within the tranquil confines of a courtyard. The simplicity and serenity captured here are truly captivating. Isaac van Ostade's The Halt at the Inn depicts weary travelers seeking solace at an inn, finding comfort in each other's company as they enjoy their trusty clay pipes. It serves as a reminder that even during challenging times, there is always room for warmth and connection. Adriaen van Ostade returns with his Tavern Scene from the early 1660s, showcasing yet again how integral they were to social gatherings. These scenes transport us to simpler times when people found joy in simple pleasures like sharing stories over tobacco-filled bowls. Constantijn van Renesse's Conviviality Near the Inn offers a glimpse into early 1650s celebrations filled with merriment and laughter. Clay pipe smoke swirls around revelers who find solace and camaraderie in the shared experience.