Genre Painting

Genre painting is a style of artwork that depicts everyday scenes from ordinary life, such as people working, socializing, or engaged in daily activities. Unlike portraits or landscapes that focus on specific subjects, genre paintings capture moments familiar to viewers, providing insight into customs, manners, and social conditions of a particular time and place. This genre became popular in the 17th century, especially in Dutch art, and continues to serve as a mirror to daily human experiences, often emphasizing storytelling, humor, or moral commentary through realistic and relatable scenes.