1635
Oil on oak, 13 x 17 cm
Residenzgalerie, Salzburg
This painting is an early work by the painter. A rundown hovel provides the setting for the informal gathering of shabby villagers, who form a lively group around a simple wooden table. Brouwer's influence is restricted to the earthy brown tones and the delicate pastel colours of the clothes which range from pale blue to pink.