Adriaen Jansz van Ostade, Dutch (1610-1685), The Painter in His Studio, poem in Latin (under the

Adriaen Jansz van Ostade Dutch (1610-1685) The Painter in His Studio poem in Latin (under the image) and signed in the plate (around 1647 or, according to some scholars, 1667). etching Signed in the plate. Accompanied by a short poem in Latin, C. 1647 or, according to some scholars, 1667. Catalogue: Bartsch 367.32, Godefroy 32, Hollstein 32. A few light creases in the margins; a very small hole on the lower edge of the picture. Strong, even impression. The margins are reinforced on the back. Biography from Kunsthaus Lempertz: Adriaen van Ostade is considered the father of the Dutch peasant painting (Bernhard Schnackenburg). Although he was taught by Frans Hals, this painter's influence is only felt indirectly in van Ostade's works. His interior scenes populated by small figures, which Ostade painted at the height of his career, would have been foreign to Frans Hals. The older painter's influence is felt less in the style of his pupil, and more in his general approach to painting. The same applies to the frequently discussed influence of Rembrandt on Ostade, which is primarily recognised in his colour palette. 9 1/2"H x 7 1/2"W (sight), 18"H x 14"W (mat)