Artwork
A smoking man with an empty wine glass
A smoking man with an empty wine glass is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Miense Molenaer. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
About this work
Overview
A smoking man with an empty wine glass is a 1633 oil painting by Jan Miense Molenaer, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for depicting everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a man sitting at a table, lost in thought, with a clay pipe and nearly empty wine glass, surrounded by signs of indulgence, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Molenaer's style, characteristic of Dutch genre painting, captures a moment of leisure, influencing later artists like Jan Steen with its detailed, realistic representation of a mundane scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Städel Museum, exemplifying the Dutch Golden Age's focus on everyday life and genre scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Miense Molenaer (1610 – buried 19 September 1668) was a Dutch Golden Age genre painter whose style was a precursor to Jan Steen's work during Dutch Golden Age painting.
