The Tenant Farmer"s Rent, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam (attributed to), 1660 - 1668
The lease. Two farmers in an office to pay tax or rent in kind. The clerk sits at his desk and turns around. Against the wall cabinets with acting and books. The farmer on the right has a chicken with him, the other leans on his stick.
quiringh gerritsz. van brekelenkam (1622 – 1669)
Discover Quiringh van Brekelenkam (1622-1669), a Dutch Baroque genre painter known for detailed scenes of everyday life, workshops & peasant interiors. Influenced by Gerard Dou, his 'fijnschilder' style captures exquisite light and human expression.
About this artwork
- Title: The Tenant Farmer"s Rent, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam (attributed to), 1660 - 1668
- Artist: quiringh gerritsz. van brekelenkam
- Year: 1668
- Original dimensions: 57.0 x 70.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: office interior , genre painting , tax payment scene


