Interior of a Courtyard

after Isack van Ostade

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Isack van Ostade

Artist After, Dutch, 1621 - 1649

The image shows a rural structure with a slightly elevated angle, displaying the side of the building and a partial view of another structure behind it. The focus is on the detailing of the architecture, depicted with precise lines and shading to render the textures of wooden planks and roof tiles. The color palette consists of soft browns, grays, and earthy tones, conveying the natural materials. Shadows and light are suggested with variations in tone, adding depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk with gray wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18.5 x 27.6 cm (7 5/16 x 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8322

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

later hand, lower left in pen and brown ink: A. van Ostade

Wikidata ID

Q64533425

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