The Old Drinker

Gabriel Metsu (1629–1667), oil on panel, c. 1661–1663

This old man holding a beer tankard looks out at us somewhat drowsily. The tally of the drinks he has consumed is chalked up on the slate behind him. The beer barrel at the left bears the mark of Het Rode Hert (The Red Hart), an Amsterdam brewery on the Prinsengracht. Metsu was living next door to it around 1650.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-A-250
Dimensionsheight 22 cm x width 19.5 cm
Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel

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Identification

Title(s)
The Old Drinker
Object type
Object number
SK-A-250
Description
This old man holding a beer tankard looks out at us somewhat drowsily. The tally of the drinks he has consumed is chalked up on the slate behind him. The beer barrel at the left bears the mark of Het Rode Hert (The Red Hart), an Amsterdam brewery on the Prinsengracht. Metsu was living next door to it around 1650.

Creation

Creation
painter: Gabriël Metsu
Dating
c. 1661 - c. 1663
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Material and technique

Physcial description
olieverf op paneel
Material
Dimensions
height 22 cm x width 19.5 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1827
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain

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