Peasant Wedding in North Holland by Johannes Petrus van Horstok. A crowded interior scene showing many figures celebrating a wedding inside a rustic barn with dancing and dining.
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Peasant Wedding in North Holland

Johannes Petrus van Horstok

1809 · Medium Not Listed

A lively 19th-century Dutch genre painting depicting a festive peasant wedding celebration in a rustic interior.

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Where it works

A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1809 by Johannes Petrus van Horstok, this detailed genre scene captures the vibrant atmosphere of a peasant wedding in North Holland. Figures are seen dancing to music, sharing a meal, and engaging in spirited conversation within the timber-framed interior of a rustic barn.

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