A Musical Gathering at the Court of the Elector Karl Albrecht of Bavaria
The Met
Artist: Peter Jacob Horemans(Flemish, 1700–1776)
Date: 1730
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 34 1/2 x 42 in. (87.6 x 106.7 cm)
Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Outdoor gathering of people in elaborate clothing, with music and conversation, near a large building
Detailed Description
An outdoor gathering of individuals wearing elaborate clothing is depicted in front of a large building with classical architectural features. The scene is set under a partly cloudy blue sky, with a distant landscape featuring a large house and gardens visible on the left. In the foreground, a group of about ten people are arranged around a red-draped table. To the far left, a light brown dog sits on the ground, looking towards a seated man playing a lute. This man wears a light blue coat and a white wig. Next to him, a cello rests upright. Around the table, men and women in various elaborate clothing, including feathered hats, wigs, and elaborate coats, are conversing and interacting. One man pours from a bottle into a glass. To the right of the table, a man in a green and gold patterned coat stands with one hand on his hip, looking towards the viewer. Behind him and to the right, a large, multi-story building with classical columns and arches dominates the right half of the canvas. On a lower terrace of this building, a white marble statue of a figure of a small, winged child stands on a pedestal, with two large urns further up the stairs. A woman in a brown skirt and white blouse is positioned near the statue. On an upper balcony, two men stand looking down; one holds a small object, possibly a spyglass, while the other, dressed in black, stands with hands clasped. A patterned red and gold rug hangs over the balcony railing. The overall color palette includes blues, greens, reds, and browns, with highlights of white and gold in the clothing and architectural details.
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