Interior with a Young Couple 1662 - 1665

Pieter de Hooch's "Interior with a Young Couple" (1662-1665) depicts a domestic scene of a couple in a Dutch interior. The painting showcases de Hooch's signature style, which is characterized by natural light that illuminates the space and casts long shadows. The couple, positioned in the center, are in a room with an open window, suggesting an airiness and connection to the outside world. The use of perspective and detail creates a sense of depth and realism, inviting the viewer into the intimate space. This genre painting, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies de Hooch's masterful portrayal of everyday life in 17th-century Holland.