Village Tavern with Four Figures 1635

Adriaen van Ostade's "Village Tavern with Four Figures" (1635) depicts a scene of everyday life in 17th century Holland. The painting, now housed in the Residenzgalerie in Salzburg, Austria, portrays a simple tavern, filled with light coming from the window on the left, showcasing a group of four men seated around a table. Ostade’s mastery in depicting everyday details, such as the rustic wooden beams and the tools hanging on the wall, adds depth to the scene. The painting’s intimate size, 13 x 16.5 cm, further emphasizes the focus on this small and intimate moment in the tavern.