Artwork
Peasant Meal
Peasant Meal is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Ryckaert III. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Peasant Meal is a 1646 oil painting by David Ryckaert III, a Flemish artist known for his genre scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene of peasant life, a common theme in Ryckaert's work, which often explored the social dynamics of his time.
Technique & Style
As a representative of the Flemish Baroque movement, Ryckaert's style in Peasant Meal is characterized by its adherence to the artistic trends of 17th-century Antwerp.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection, indicating its significance within the Flemish art historical canon.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Ryckaert III, David Rijckaert III or David Rijckaert the Younger (2 December 1612, Antwerp – 11 November 1661, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter known for his contribution to genre painting, in particular through his scenes of merry…
