Artwork
Roaring Farmer
Roaring Farmer is a paint painting by Adriaen Brouwer. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Roaring Farmer is a 1631 painting by Adriaen Brouwer, a Flemish artist known for his genre scenes and expressive studies. The work is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a peasant, shown with exaggerated facial features and a loud expression, wearing a fur hat and dark coat. The image is a study of raw human emotion, capturing the subject's intense feeling.
Technique & Style
Brouwer's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, while visible brushstrokes give the painting a textured appearance. The warm, golden background contrasts with the subject's dark attire, emphasizing his facial expression.
History & Provenance
Created around 1631, Roaring Farmer reflects Brouwer's contribution to the development of tronies, or expressive head studies, and his focus on peasant life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adriaen Brouwer (c. 1605 – January 1638) was a Flemish painter active in Flanders and the Dutch Republic in the first half of the 17th century. Brouwer was an important innovator of genre painting through his vivid…
