A Musical Party
The Met
Artist: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout(Dutch, Amsterdam 1621–1674 Amsterdam)
Date: early 1650s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 24 1/2 in. (50.8 x 62.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Annie C. Kane, 1926
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dimly lit scene with five figures, three seated, two standing, and a dog on the floor
Detailed Description
A dimly lit scene features a group of five figures and a dog in a dark brown and green setting. In the foreground on the left, a man sits on a dark wooden chair, facing right. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a yellow jacket with white sleeves, and light-colored breeches, with his left hand resting on his chin. A brown dog lies on the dark floor in front of him, facing right. To the right of the seated man, a woman with a white cap and white collar sits, holding a small object or book. She wears a light-colored dress or apron over a darker garment. Next to her, a man sits, leaning slightly towards her and looking down at the object. He wears a dark brown jacket and breeches. Behind these three central figures, two more figures are partially visible in the shadows; one appears to be a man in a hat, and the other a woman with a white collar. The background is dark, with hints of green foliage or trees on the right side and a dark, possibly architectural, element on the far right. Low light illuminates the faces and upper bodies of the central figures. The floor is dark brown.
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