Bauern mit Kindern vor einem Haus c. 1655 - 1670

"Bauern mit Kindern vor einem Haus" (c. 1655-1670) is a drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist Adriaen van Ostade. The drawing depicts a group of peasants gathered outside a house, some seated at a table and others standing. Ostade is known for his genre scenes of everyday life, often portraying the lives of ordinary people in a realistic and often humorous manner. The drawing's loose, sketchy style and the depiction of a humble gathering exemplifies his mastery of capturing the essence of Dutch peasant life.