Peasant Family at Table, from the Room of Rustic Scenes, in the Foresteria (Guesthouse) 1757

"Peasant Family at Table" is a 1757 painting by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Venetian artist known for his work in the Rococo style. The artwork is a lively depiction of a peasant family gathered around a table in a rustic setting. It is a part of a larger series of "Rustic Scenes" that decorated the guesthouse in the Palazzo Tiepolo in Venice. Tiepolo's meticulous attention to detail in depicting the family's clothing, the surrounding environment, and the simple objects on the table creates a sense of authenticity and invites viewers to step into the world of the Italian peasantry. The painting's genre, known as genre painting, is known for its depictions of everyday life and often has a satirical or moralizing message.