Artwork
peasants at a table (Roelandt Savery)
peasants at a table (Roelandt Savery) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Roelant Savery. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. 'Peasants at a Table' is a 1608 oil painting by Roelandt Savery, a painter born in Flanders who was active during the Dutch Golden Age.
About this work
The painting is titled "peasants at a table" by Roelant Savery.
It was created in 1608 using oil paint.
The artist's work from this time period is interesting because it shows everyday life, giving us a glimpse into the past.
You can learn more about the style and techniques of Roelant Savery by looking into the work of the artist: Roelant Savery.
Overview
'Peasants at a Table' is a 1608 oil painting by Roelandt Savery, a painter born in Flanders who was active during the Dutch Golden Age. The work is a genre scene, a tradition that focuses on depicting everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a scene of peasants gathered around a table, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people during the early 17th century.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies Savery's skill in capturing everyday scenes, contributing to the genre scene tradition.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the collection at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Roelant Savery (or Roeland(t) Maertensz Saverij, or de Savery, or many variants; 1576 – buried 25 February 1639) was a Flanders-born Dutch Golden Age painter.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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