Artwork
Genrestück (?)
Genrestück (?) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter van Laer. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Genrestück (?
About this work
Overview
Genrestück (?) is a painting by Pieter van Laer (Il Bamboccio), created circa 1620, depicting everyday life in the Roman countryside.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on rustic, low-life subjects, characteristic of van Laer's genre scenes, offering a glimpse into the mundane aspects of rural Roman life during the early 17th century.
Technique & Style
While specific techniques used in Genrestück (?) are not detailed here, the work embodies the style that influenced the Bamboccianti, a group known for their portrayals of humble, rural themes.
History & Provenance
Created around 1620, the painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection in Munich, reflecting its significance in the European artistic heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Bodding van Laer (christened 14 December 1599, in Haarlem – 1641 or later) was a Dutch painter and printmaker.
