Raucherszene (Der Geschmack),
1625 - 1638
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
23,7 x 20,5 cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 11
Acquisition
Aus der Kurfürstlichen Galerie München
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Adriaen Brouwer, Raucherszene (Der Geschmack), 1625 - 1638, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/53470lqx9e (Last updated on 24.08.2023)
The painting technique Brouwer uses to capture scenes is both informal and precise at the same time. Here, a smoker is concentrating hard on lighting his pipe with a taper—almost becoming cross-eyed. The hollow cheeks illustrate the first deep draw of breath.
