Wall label

The Courtyard of a House in Delft

Pieter de Hooch, 1629–1684 · 1658

A woman and a child stand in a quiet brick courtyard in Delft, Holland. Through an open door we see a street and another figure beyond.

Why it's great for language

Clear depth — courtyard, doorway, street — perfect for prepositions, 'there is/are', and natural family-life questions across A1–B1.

Set the room

Shape the lesson

The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: The Courtyard of a House in Delft.

CEFR level

Language focus

Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.

Duration

Optional finishEnd with an art response (students make their own)Learners create their own artwork inspired by the painting's style, subject or mood — and use the target language while planning, labelling and presenting it.

Make it yours

One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.

Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.

A complete lesson, painted around The Courtyard of a House in Delft.