Village Tavern with Four Figures

Village Tavern with Four Figures, a painting by Adriaen van Ostade, created in 1635. 



The artwork depicts a dimly lit interior scene of a rustic tavern. Four figures, dressed in simple, peasant-like clothing, are gathered around a small table. The figures appear to be engaged in conversation, with one figure seemingly holding a drinking vessel. The setting is characterized by rough-hewn wooden beams and walls, with a suggestion of straw or hay in the upper right corner. A small window lets in some light, illuminating part of the room. The overall mood is one of quiet, everyday life in a humble setting. The painting is in the collection of the Residenzgalerie Salzburg. The dimensions are 0.17 meters wide and 0.13 meters high.