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ArtistCornelis Dusart (1660–1704)   
TitlePeasant Inn 
Object typepainting 
Genregenre art 
Datebetween 1680 and 1704 
Mediumoil on panel 
Dimensionsheight: 41 cm (16.1 in) ; width: 47.5 cm (18.7 in) 

Peasant Inn by Cornelis Dusart contains a rowdy scene in, you guessed it, an inn for peasants. I personally think this painting is remarkably realistic, even for genre art of its time. It’s practically realism. It emerged in the 1840s; this is essentially a proto-form of that genre. That is what fascinates me.

So, what have we got here? Apparently, in the left, there’s a fiddler and a singer, singing merry songs. As our eyes move upward, we see a few men drinking large jugs of, from what I can see, beer.

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.