Peasants in an Interior, known as ‘The Skaters’ — Adriaen van Ostade

Adriaen van Ostade. Painted c. 1656.

Compared with the often ill-natured-looking drunkards of his teacher Adriaen Brouwer, the country folk in the paintings by Adriaen van Ostade are more mildmannered. They drink and smoke, but the atmosphere is generally peaceful. The pair of skates lying on the ground inspired the painting’s old, anecdotal title.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Painting, 17th Century, Main building.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 35.2 × 44 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

Print: 35.2 × 44 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200107822. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.