OSTADE, Adriaen Jansz. van
(b. 1610, Haarlem, d. 1685, Haarlem)
Village Musicians
1645
Oil on wood, 39 x 31 cm
The Hermitage, St. Petersburg
The artist was strongly influenced by Rembrandt in the period of the execution of this painting.
Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 21 minutes):
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: A Musical Joke (Village Musicians) K 522