The Yard of the Inn at Emmaus
The Met
Artist: David Ryckaert III(Flemish, 1612–1661)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 35 5/8 x 45 3/8 in. (90.5 x 115.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A bearded man sleeps in a dark interior with animals and objects, a distant scene visible.
Detailed Description
A dark interior scene features a sleeping man, various animals, and household objects, with a distant outdoor scene visible through an opening on the left. In the upper left, a dark, cloudy sky hangs over a distant landscape with a tall, dark building, possibly a church or tower, and other structures. Below this, a group of figures in red and white robes stands near a tent-like structure. In the mid-left foreground, two small pink pigs root on the ground near a cluster of sheep or goats. Further right, a pile of vegetables, including green cabbages and orange carrots, is visible. The central figure is a bearded man with white hair, wearing a blue tunic and a white apron, seated and appearing to be asleep. He leans against a dark surface, possibly a barrel or stool. To the right of the man, the interior contains numerous objects. In the background, wooden beams support a ceiling, and a rake leans against a wall. A large reddish-brown pot sits on a shelf, with a small dark animal, possibly a mouse, nearby. In the mid-ground, several wooden barrels are stacked, one draped with a light-colored cloth. A white jug with blue decorative patterns hangs near a dead hare. The foreground on the right is filled with metal bowls, a dark, helmet-like object, a woven basket, and a round wooden lid, all resting on the floor. Another piece of white cloth lies on the ground. The overall palette is dominated by dark browns, grays, and blacks, with accents of blue, red, and white, under dim lighting.
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