The Chess Players
The Met
Artist: Liberale da Verona(Italian, Verona ca. 1445–1527/29 Verona)
Date: ca. 1475
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: Overall 13 3/4 x 16 1/4 in. (34.9 x 41.3 cm); painted surface 13 1/8 x 15 7/8 in. (33.3 x 40.3 cm)
Credit Line: Maitland F. Griggs Collection, Bequest of Maitland F. Griggs, 1943
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Two figures play chess at a table, observed by onlookers in a room with a window
Detailed Description
An indoor scene shows ten figures, primarily focused on two individuals playing a game of chess at a central table. The room features reddish-brown walls and a window in the upper center revealing a distant landscape with a hill. Two dark green columns frame the central activity, one on the far right and one partially obscuring the left side of the table. At the center, two figures sit opposite each other at a dark green table. Both have light, curly hair. The figure on the left wears a light-colored tunic with long sleeves and a white draped cloth over their lap, looking towards the other figure. The figure on the right wears a light-colored dress and also has a white cloth draped over their shoulder, looking towards the chessboard. The chessboard is square, with red and white squares, and has black and white chess pieces arranged on it. To the left of the chess players, a group of four figures stands. The foremost figure wears a black tunic with a pleated light-colored skirt and a red cap, with their arms crossed. Behind this figure are three others, one wearing a red garment. To the right of the chess players, behind the column, another group of four figures stands. The figure closest to the table wears a light-colored dress and looks towards the game. Behind them, another figure in a red dress looks down, and two more figures are visible further back. All figures in both groups have light, curly hair. The floor is a light brown color.
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