Adriaen van Ostade
Dutch painter of genre scenes
Born
December 10th, 1610
414 years ago
Died
1685
340 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1610, a prominent Dutch painter focused on genre scenes depicting peasant life. Active in the 17th century, worked primarily in Haarlem. His compositions captured moments of everyday activities with a keen attention to detail and naturalism. His technique involved the use of rich colors and a strong sense of light. Contributed significantly to the tradition of Dutch genre painting, influencing future artists in the field.
Created numerous acclaimed genre paintings
Mastered light and color in compositions
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