Album met prenten van Adriaen van Ostade 1846 - 1900

This is the cover of an album of prints created by Dutch Golden Age painter Adriaen van Ostade. The album, which is dated between 1846 and 1900, is housed in the Rijksmuseum and features a marbled paper cover. It is unclear what specific prints the album contains, but its existence attests to the enduring popularity of van Ostade's work, which often depicted scenes of peasant life and tavern settings. The artist's mastery of light and shadow was crucial to his style, earning him renown during his lifetime.