The Courtyard of a House in Delft

Pieter de Hooch · 1658

The Courtyard of a House in Delft by Pieter de Hooch

The story

The Courtyard of a House in Delft is a 1658 oil painting by Pieter de Hooch, located in the National Gallery, London. The painting is considered typical of de Hooch's middle period, in which he painted detailed portrayals of Dutch domestic architecture and courtyards. The painting is signed and dated "P.D.H. / A 1658" on the archway to the left.

Artist
Pieter de Hooch
Date
1658
Collection
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Medium
oil paint, canvas
Size
74 × 60 cm

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