Interieur van een herberg met man die pijp aansteekt en man met glas in zijn hand 1671 - 1679

Adriaen van Ostade's etching, "Interieur van een herberg met man die pijp aansteekt en man met glas in zijn hand," portrays a scene of everyday life in a tavern. The etching, created between 1671 and 1679, features two men engaged in a common activity. One man lights his pipe, while the other holds a glass, suggesting a relaxed atmosphere of shared conversation and leisure. The etching's small size and detailed composition capture the intimacy of the tavern setting. The artist's meticulous depiction of the figures' clothing and the tavern's interior creates a sense of realism. This work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Ostade's mastery of etching and his fascination with depicting the lives of ordinary people.