Adriaen Brouwer
(*1605)
Five Peasants Thrashing One Another,
1625 - 1638
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
22,5 x 30,6 cm
Displayed
AP OG -> Kabinett 11
Acquisition
Aus der Kurfürstlichen Galerie München
Collection
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen – Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Adriaen Brouwer, Five Peasants Thrashing One Another, 1625 - 1638, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen – Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/8eGVnloGWQ (Last updated on 27.10.2025)
The wild brawl depicted is lit from the side. Behind the scuffling figures there is another man hitting his opponent all the way to the door. In the background, the innkeeper is bringing in a round jug full of water to pour on his guests to calm down their heated tempers.
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