Courtyard with a Man Smoking and a Woman Drinking by Pieter de Hooch. A peaceful 17th-century Dutch courtyard scene featuring a seated man smoking a pipe, a standing woman drinking from a tall glass, and a small child holding a ceramic jug.

Courtyard with a Man Smoking and a Woman Drinking

Pieter de Hooch

1658 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A tranquil and masterfully lit Dutch Golden Age scene of domestic life in a brick-walled courtyard.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Library
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Soft gray, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1658, this work by Pieter de Hooch captures the quiet intimacy of life in a Dutch courtyard. Known for his mastery of natural light and architectural perspective, de Hooch renders the textures of brick, wood, and fabric with incredible precision, creating a serene atmosphere that invites the viewer into the 17th-century world.

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