The Farmers' Lunch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Farmers' Lunch |
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| Spanish: Almuerzo de campesinos | |
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| Artist | Diego Velázquez |
| Year | 1617 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 96 cm × 112 cm (38 in × 44 in) |
| Location | Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest |
The Farmers' Lunch (Almuerzo de campesinos) is an early painting by the famous Spanish artist Diego Velázquez. He painted it in 1617 using oil paints on a canvas. The artwork shows a mix of everyday objects, like food and drinks, along with three funny-looking farmers. Velázquez paid close attention to how their faces looked.
The painting shows a younger man talking and pointing with his right hand. His mouth is slightly open, as if he is telling a story. An older man is listening carefully, holding up his cup for a woman to pour more wine into it. The food and drink in the painting include fish, bread, a carrot, a lemon, and a copper pot.
The Farmers' Lunch looks almost exactly like another painting by Velázquez called The Lunch, which was also painted around 1617.
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About the Artist: Diego Velázquez
Diego Velázquez was a very important Spanish painter. He lived from 1599 to 1660. He is known for his portraits of the Spanish royal family and other famous people.
Velázquez started his career in Seville, Spain. He painted many everyday scenes, like this one, before becoming a court painter for King Philip IV. His paintings are famous for being very realistic.
What the Painting Shows
The Farmers' Lunch is a type of painting called a "genre painting." This means it shows scenes from everyday life. It also includes a "still life," which is a painting of objects that do not move, like food or flowers.
The People in the Painting
The three farmers in the painting are shown up close. Velázquez was interested in how people's faces looked and what they might be thinking.
- The young man: He is talking and seems very excited. His hand gesture makes his story more interesting.
- The old man: He is listening carefully. He looks like he is enjoying the moment.
- The woman: She is helping by refilling the old man's cup.
The Still Life Details
The food and drink in the painting are very detailed. Velázquez was good at making objects look real.
- Fish: You can see the texture of the fish.
- Bread: The bread looks fresh and ready to eat.
- Carrot and Lemon: These add bright colors to the scene.
- Copper Vessel: The pot shines, showing how light reflects off metal.
These details make the painting feel very real, as if you are right there with the farmers.
A Similar Painting
Velázquez painted another artwork called The Lunch around the same time. It is very similar to The Farmers' Lunch. Sometimes artists paint very similar versions of their work. This might be to try out different ideas or for different buyers.
Where to See It
Today, The Farmers' Lunch is kept at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, which is the capital city of Hungary. Many people visit this museum to see famous artworks from around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Almuerzo de campesinos para niños
