Halting at a Roadside Inn 1657

Pieter de Molijn's "Halting at a Roadside Inn" (1657) depicts a lively scene of travelers stopping at a roadside inn. The painting showcases the artist's mastery of depicting everyday life, with a diverse group of individuals interacting in a picturesque setting. The detailed representation of the inn, the surrounding landscape, and the figures' attire provides a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch society. The painting exemplifies the popular genre of "genre painting," which focused on scenes of everyday life.