The Painter c. 1647

"The Painter" is a c. 1647 etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Adriaen van Ostade, currently held by The Art Institute of Chicago. The print depicts a painter working in his studio, with a model sitting nearby. The artist's focus on the everyday scene and masterful use of light and shadow, characteristic of van Ostade's work, imbue the image with realism and a sense of quiet observation.