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This painting belongs to the Dutch artistic tradition of capturing everyday life. It shows a group of men – possibly soldiers – on horses arriving at an inn just before sunset. In the background, a man in a carriage full of hay pulled by a horse returns from a day at work in the countryside. He is accompanied by another man, who guides the horse to the back of the inn. Only his head and legs are visible to us. There is a clear contrast regarding social classes between the travellers, with their fine clothes, and the rural surroundings featuring villagers and farmers. Three women working at the inn greet the travellers. On the left, attentive to the group of men and with a jar in hand, a maid serves the travellers drinks. These inns offered basic services such as food and drink for travellers and often accommodation.
Title
Horsemen Resting by a House
Date
1648
Medium
oil on panel
Measurements
H 98 x W 86 cm
Accession number
1
Acquisition method
presented by D. P. Sellar, 1898
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
Dates of artist
