University of Michigan Museum of Art: Peasant with His Hand in His Cloak; Adriaen Jansz van Ostade

Accession Number: 1957/1.31
Title: Peasant with His Hand in His Cloak
Artist: Adriaen Jansz van Ostade
Artist Nationality: Dutch
Artist Life Dates: 1610-1685
Medium and Support: etching, engraving and drypoint on laid paper
Object Creation Date: 1638 ?
Object Creation Place: Europe (continent); Netherlands (nation)
Credit Line: Gift of Jean Paul Slusser
Inscription: Signed, in plate, l.l.: A O
Dimensions: 10 cm x 6 cm (3 15/16 in. x 2 3/8 in.)
Century: 17th century
Primary Object Classification: Print
Physical Description: A single figures stands with his left arm cradled in his cloak while he reaches into his cloak with his right hand.
Subject Matter: For Ostade, pesantry and common folk were subjects to which he returned repeatedly in both his paintings and his etchings.
Primary Keywords: hats; peasants; standing
Secondary Keywords: clothing; figures; objects; people and occupations
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Peasant with His Hand in His Cloak; Adriaen Jansz van Ostade