Adrian Ostade Collection

Tavern Interior, 1661. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Tavern Interior, 1661. In this tavern scene Van Ostade depicted some of the leisure activities of the humblest social classes such as board games, drinking and smoking

A baker blowing his horn, c.1648. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
A baker blowing his horn, c.1648

Smoker leaning on the back of a chair, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Smoker leaning on the back of a chair, 1672

The empty jug, 1653?. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The empty jug, 1653?. Two men react as their companion looks disgruntedly into an empty beer tankard. The standing man reaches into his jacket, perhaps in search of coins to pay for a refill

Bust of a peasant, c.1650-52. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Bust of a peasant, c.1650-52

Bust of a laughing peasant, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Bust of a laughing peasant, 1672

The smoker and the drinker, 1650?. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The smoker and the drinker, 1650?

The organ-grinder, 1647. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The organ-grinder, 1647

The cobbler, 1671. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The cobbler, 1671. A peasant smoking a pipe as he talks in relaxed fashion with a cobbler who is at work, while the latter's dog is curled up on the roof of his hut

The family, 1647. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The family, 1647

Man and woman conversing, 1673. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Man and woman conversing, 1673

The peasants quarrel, 1653. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The peasants quarrel, 1653. In a plain interor, three men are involved in a violent quarrel. One the fiercest - armed with two knives - raising one of them high - has just got up from his chair

Man and woman talking, 1650? Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Man and woman talking, 1650? A man and woman holding a basket are talking, with a dog between them. Behind them, another man is carrying a sack

The quack, 1648. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The quack, 1648. A quack doctor is selling his medicines in a tent, probably part of a village fair. He assumes an air of learning as he praises the known effects of his medication

Village Romance, 1667. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Village Romance, 1667

Man standing in the doorway of a house. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Man standing in the doorway of a house

Woman leaning against a post, with a small child. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Woman leaning against a post, with a small child

Tavern interior, 1640s. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Tavern interior, 1640s

Inn interior with violin player, c.1640-1645. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Inn interior with violin player, c.1640-1645

Seated farmer smoking a pipe. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Seated farmer smoking a pipe

Seated Peasant, Holding a Glass of Beer, 1640s. Creator: Unknown
Seated Peasant, Holding a Glass of Beer, 1640s

Peasants Drinking and Smoking, 1643. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Peasants Drinking and Smoking, 1643

The Spectacle Seller, c1646. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Spectacle Seller, c1646

Peasant with His Hand in His Cloak, c1638. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Peasant with His Hand in His Cloak, c1638

The Knife Grinder, c1682. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Knife Grinder, c1682

Portrait of Isaac van Ostade, 1620-1685. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Isaac van Ostade, 1620-1685

Village Festival Under the Trellis, between circa 1648 and circa 1652. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Village Festival Under the Trellis, between circa 1648 and circa 1652

The Smoker and the Drinker, c1682. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Smoker and the Drinker, c1682

Peasant with a Crooked Back, c1675. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Peasant with a Crooked Back, c1675

Bust of a Laughing Peasant, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Bust of a Laughing Peasant, 1672

The Fiddler and the Hurdy-Gurdy Boy, c1660. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Fiddler and the Hurdy-Gurdy Boy, c1660

The Smoker at the Window, c1667. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Smoker at the Window, c1667

Saying Grace, 1653. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Saying Grace, 1653

The Schoolmaster, c1644. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Schoolmaster, c1644

The Peasant Settling His Debt, c1646. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Peasant Settling His Debt, c1646

The Wandering Musicians, c1642. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Wandering Musicians, c1642

The Woman Winding Upon a Reel, c1684. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Woman Winding Upon a Reel, c1684

The Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair, c1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair, c1672

Man and Woman Conversing, c1673. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Man and Woman Conversing, c1673

Man and Woman Talking, c1650. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Man and Woman Talking, c1650

Farmer sitting on a bench, 1640s. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Farmer sitting on a bench, 1640s

Fight between Gambling Peasants, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Fight between Gambling Peasants, c17th century

Bust of an Old Peasant Woman Holding a Jug, after 1643. Creator: Unknown
Bust of an Old Peasant Woman Holding a Jug, after 1643

Bust of an Old Peasant Reading a Paper, after 1647. Creator: Unknown
Bust of an Old Peasant Reading a Paper, after 1647

Scalding the Hog, 1678. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Scalding the Hog, 1678. Scraping the skin of a dead pig outside an inn

A Barbershop, 1673. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
A Barbershop, 1673

Portrait of a Collector, possibly Constantijn Sennepart (1625-1703), c.1665. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Portrait of a Collector, possibly Constantijn Sennepart (1625-1703), c.1665

The Fishwife, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Fishwife, 1672

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"Adriaen van Ostade: A Master of Merry Scenes and Everyday Life" Step into the lively world of Adriaen van Ostade, a renowned Dutch painter from the 17th century. Known for his ability to capture the essence of everyday life, Van Ostade's works transport us to bustling inns, cozy cottages, and vibrant tavern scenes. In "Merrymakers in an Inn, " painted in 1674, we witness a jovial gathering filled with laughter and merriment. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully portrays each character engaged in their own unique activities. Another masterpiece by Van Ostade is "The Cottage Dooryard" from 1673. This painting invites us into a quaint countryside setting where we observe simple yet profound moments of domesticity, and is through these intimate glimpses that Van Ostade captures the beauty found within ordinary life. One cannot discuss Adriaen van Ostade without mentioning his expertise in depicting peasants and their daily routines. In "Seated Peasant with Jug, " created around 1763 by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel but inspired by Van Ostade's style, we see a humble figure engrossed in contemplation while holding onto a jug – symbolizing simplicity and rustic charm. Van Ostade's influence extends beyond his contemporaries as seen through Frans Hals' portrait of him dating back to 1646-1648. This depiction showcases both artists' mastery in capturing human expression and personality on canvas. Jean Heudelot pays homage to Van Ostade with his work titled "The Interrupted Game (Le Jeu interrompu)" produced between 1730-68. Inspired by the Dutch master's love for portraying leisurely pastimes, this piece immerses us into a scene where card players are interrupted mid-game – leaving us curious about what caused this sudden halt.