Who painted The Smoker at the Window?

The Smoker at the Window was painted by Adriaen van Ostade in 1649.

Where can I see The Smoker at the Window?

The Smoker at the Window is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Smoker at the Window?

The Smoker at the Window is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Smoker at the Window

Adriaen van Ostade , 1649

The Smoker at the Window is a print by the Baroque artist Adriaen van Ostade. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Smoker at the Window is a print created by Adriaen van Ostade around 1649. It is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing everyday life.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a solitary man sitting by a window, smoking a pipe. He is dressed in a thick coat and hat, lost in thought as smoke curls around his face. The scene is set against a dark landscape with trees and a building outside the window.

Technique & Style

Van Ostade employed bold lines and deep shadows to create a three-dimensional effect, particularly on the man's face and clothing. The window's light source highlights his hands and pipe, demonstrating the artist's use of chiaroscuro to achieve a sense of depth and drama.

Artist & collection

Artist

Adriaen van Ostade

Adriaen van Ostade (baptized as Adriaen Jansz Hendricx 10 December 1610 – buried 2 May 1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of genre works, showing the everyday life of ordinary men and women.