The artwork “Happy Drinker” created by Pieter de Hooch around the year 1650, is an oil painting on wood. It belongs to the Baroque art movement and measures 50 by 42 centimeters. This genre painting is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, Germany.
The scene depicted in the artwork captures an intimate moment of revelry inside a dimly lit room. Central to the composition are three male figures, who appear to be engaged in a leisurely drinking session. The most prominent figure, seated to the right, is in a jovial demeanor, raising a glass with an open, cheerful expression. The other two men, positioned to the left and center, are more subdued, with one facing away and the other seemingly lost in thought. The setting is plain and rustic, with simple furniture and an earthen pitcher on the floor, suggesting a humble domestic environment. The use of light and shadow masterfully highlights the figures and adds a sense of depth to the scene, evoking a warm, convivial atmosphere typical of de Hooch’s genre paintings.
