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Description: | Signed: yes Description: Gabriel Metsu is better known for his paintings of the Dutch wealthy classes, capturing the graceful silks of the ladies' dresses and the detailed textures of refined interiors. Probably one of his early works, this painting on the contrary depicts more humble figures inside an unassuming tavern. Already showing great sensitivity in his artistry, the image is intriguing for the subtlety of expression and ambiguity of the figures' gazes. Whereas the narrative of most genre paintings of this period was made clear through gestures or props, this one leaves the viewer to ponder what this man and woman are thinking. | Subjects: | figure; everyday life | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Metsu, Gabriel (Dutch painter, 1629-1667) Æ | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8844... | Go to resource |
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