Dutch genre scenes

Dutch genre scenes are paintings that depict everyday life and common people during the 17th century in the Netherlands. These artworks often show scenes like families at home, merchants working, or musicians playing, capturing the routines and social interactions of ordinary citizens. The goal was to portray reality honestly, often with attention to detail and sometimes humor or moral messages. These paintings provided a window into daily life and helped make art more accessible to a broader audience, reflecting the social and cultural landscape of the Dutch Golden Age.