Cornelis Droochsloot was a Dutch Golden Age painter, best known for his vivid depictions of peasant life, bustling village scenes, and landscapes filled with everyday activity.
Born in Utrecht, Netherlands to Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot (1586 – 1666) he was part of a tradition of genre painting, capturing the rhythms of rural society with a mix of realism and humour.
Droochsloot’s works are characterised by crowded compositions, earthy colour palettes, and detailed storytelling, often depicting markets, taverns, and festivals. His paintings sometimes carried a moralising tone, reflecting the social attitudes of his time. He was influenced by earlier Dutch and Flemish genre painters, particularly those working in Utrecht, where he was active throughout his career.
