A Woman Drinking with Two Men 1658

"A Woman Drinking with Two Men" is a 1658 oil painting by Dutch Golden Age master Pieter de Hooch, currently housed in the National Gallery, London. The painting depicts a scene of everyday life in a wealthy Dutch home, with a woman in a red skirt standing near a window, two men seated at a table, and a maid standing in the background. De Hooch's signature use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism in the painting. The meticulous detail in the furnishings and the relaxed postures of the figures create a sense of intimacy and quiet domesticity. The painting's subject matter, which focuses on the mundane activities of daily life, is typical of Dutch genre painting.