Man Drinking Wine by Johannes van der Meer. A young man wearing a rustic brown coat and a red cap is depicted in half-length, holding a large ceramic jug and lifting a wide glass of red wine.

Man Drinking Wine

Johannes van der Meer

1656 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A spirited Dutch Golden Age genre painting capturing a moment of jovial celebration with masterful chiaroscuro lighting.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted in 1656 by Johannes van der Meer, this work is a superb example of 17th-century Dutch genre painting. The artist employs dramatic light and shadow to emphasize the textures of the ceramic pitcher and the translucence of the wine, while capturing a candid, lively expression on the young man's face.

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