A Dutch Courtyard (detail)
by HOOCH, Pieter de, Oil on canvas
Two soldiers and a maid share a glass of beer in a picturesque courtyard; the tower of the Oude Kerk in the background locates the scene in Delft. The conviviality of the occasion is evident from the relaxed poses and expressions, their closeness to each other, their use of a single tall beer glass meant for passing around.