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Artist: Adriaen van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685)
Painter. Studied with Frans Hals, early works influenced by Adriaen Brouwer. Works include 800 paintings, 50 etchings, and numerous drawings. Specialized in genre paintings, but also some portraits and history painings. Member and administrator of the Haarlem Saint Luke Guild (Hooftman 1847 and 1661, Deken 1662). Also a member of the Oude Schuts civic guard company.