A Peasant Party 1540 - 1675

"A Peasant Party" is a 17th-century oil painting by Ambrosius Brueghel, showcasing a scene of rustic merriment. The painting, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts three figures: a fiddler playing enthusiastically, a singing peasant holding a songbook, and a third figure listening with amusement. The artist captures the vibrancy of the scene with lively gestures and expressive faces, typical of the Dutch Golden Age genre of peasant scenes. The composition is intimate, focusing on the interactions of the characters in a cozy, dimly lit space. "A Peasant Party" offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of common people in the 17th century.