A Man Looking into His Empty Tankard by Jan Cossiers. A portrait of a man with dark curly hair and a mustache wearing a fur coat, peering intently into an empty metal tankard.

A Man Looking into His Empty Tankard

Jan Cossiers

1632 · Oil Paint, Panel

This 17th-century Flemish genre painting captures a man in a moment of quiet introspection as he peers into his empty vessel.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1632 by Jan Cossiers, this Flemish Baroque oil on panel depicts a man dressed in a richly textured fur garment and cap. The composition utilizes a warm, dramatic palette and masterful chiaroscuro to highlight the man's concentrated expression and the ornate details of the metal tankard, offering a refined glimpse into the genre painting traditions of the period.