Artwork
Man with a glass and a woman with a jug in an interior
Man with a glass and a woman with a jug in an interior is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter de Hooch. It dates from 1669 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Man with a glass and a woman with a jug in an interior is a 1669 oil painting by Pieter de Hooch, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for domestic scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a quiet interaction between a man and woman in a dimly lit interior, with the man seated at a table holding a glass and the woman standing opposite him with a jug.
Technique & Style
De Hooch's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with a sliver of light from a window on the left illuminating the scene and emphasizing the figures' three-dimensionality.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, and was created during de Hooch's time in Delft, where he was a member of the Guild of St. Luke alongside artists like Jan Vermeer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Hendricksz. de Hooch (Dutch: ; also spelled Hoogh or Hooghe; bapt. 20 December 1629 – after 1683), was a Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his genre works of quiet domestic scenes with an open doorway. He was a…
