Zwei raufende Bauern am Fass
Adriaen Brouwer

Zwei raufende Bauern am Fass,

um 1633
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
15,5 x 14,2 cm
Department
Flämische Malerei
Genre
Malerei
Inventory number
2112
Acquisition
1799 aus der Galerie Zweibrücken
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Adriaen Brouwer, Zwei raufende Bauern am Fass, um 1633, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/QKGBABnLBb (Last updated on 28.08.2023)
Tobacco, depicted next to the beer jug, was considered at that time to have a dehydrating effect that led to increased alcohol consumption and violent scuffles. Brouwer captured feelings such as pain and rage using economical but effective means.

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