The artwork titled “Woman drinking with soldiers” by Pieter de Hooch, completed in 1658, is an oil on canvas masterpiece from the Baroque art movement. This genre painting measures 60 by 69 centimeters and is exhibited at the Louvre in Paris, France.
Within the artwork, a domestic interior is vividly depicted wherein soldiers and a woman are engaged in an amiable gathering. The composition is characterized by its warm lighting, which streams in through a window and gently illuminates the scene. The luminous effect accentuates the details of the figures: a seated man with a striking feathered hat, a standing man pouring a drink, a seated woman holding a glass, and another woman observing the scene. The figures are positioned within a finely detailed room, which features elements such as a patterned tablecloth, a tapestry on the wall, and an open doorway leading into another space. At the bottom, a small dog rests quietly on the wooden floor, enhancing the calm and intimate atmosphere conveyed by the artwork.
