Genre tavern scene with drinking and smoking society was executed in the late 17th Century by a represantative of Flemish school from the circle of Balthazar VAN DEN BOSSCHE (1681-1715).

Literature: Artist lexicons by Bénézit (in French) and by Thieme/Becker (in German), Wikipedia.

Inscription: unsigned.

Technique: oil on canvas. Magnificent Baroque gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 22 7/8" x h 19 1/8" (58 x 48,5 cm); framed w 28 1/3" x 24 5/8" ( 72 x 62,5 cm).

Condition: in good condition due to the age, old relining of original canvas.