Courtyard of a house in Delft 1658

Pieter de Hooch was a Dutch painter known for his depictions of everyday life in 17th-century Holland. "Courtyard of a house in Delft" (1658) is a fine example of his genre painting style. The painting depicts a woman and a child standing in a courtyard, with a second woman visible through an archway. The composition, light, and detail contribute to the scene's tranquility and sense of domesticity. This work is a valuable glimpse into the everyday life of the Dutch Golden Age and is housed in the National Gallery in London.