Oud paar 1670 - 1724

"Oud paar" (Old Couple), a print by Dutch artist Jacob Gole, depicts an elderly couple seated at a table. The man, wearing a hat, holds a glass and looks directly at the viewer, while the woman, with a white cap, gazes down at her lap. The artwork, created between 1670 and 1724, is an example of Dutch genre painting, which focused on everyday life. The intimate scene and the couple's simple attire suggest a working-class background, capturing a slice of life during the Golden Age of Dutch art. The Rijksmuseum houses this small-scale print, measuring 260mm by 180mm.