Troops at Rest
The Met
Artist: Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater(French, Valenciennes 1695–1736 Paris)
Date: ca. 1725
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 21 1/4 x 25 3/4 in. (54 x 65.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Ethel Tod Humphrys, 1956
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A large group of people and animals in a wooded landscape with a ruined castle and tents
Detailed Description
The image depicts an outdoor gathering with numerous figures, animals, and structures under a vast sky. The upper portion features a bright blue sky with scattered white and gray clouds, gradually lightening towards the horizon. On the far left, a tall, dark tree trunk with sparse foliage frames the scene. To the right, a weathered, light brown stone tower or ruined castle stands amidst dark green and brown trees, partially shrouded in a soft, hazy atmosphere. Several white, conical tents are visible near the castle ruins. In the midground, several figures move from left to right. Two individuals ride donkeys; one donkey has a light-colored blanket, and the other has a darker one. The rider on the left donkey wears a white cap and light-colored clothing. In the central foreground, a man reclines on the ground, dressed in light brown and green garments, with a white hat and a long staff or rifle resting beside him. In the left foreground, several figures are engaged in various activities. One man in a blue coat and red hat bends over, while another works near a stack of brown barrels. A horse is partially visible behind them. In the right foreground, a group of people gathers around a small fire, over which a woman in a white apron tends to a dark pot. Other figures sit or recline nearby, including a woman in a red dress and another in a pink top and green skirt; some figures are accompanied by children. The overall color palette includes blues, greens, browns, and grays, accented by the reds, whites, and pinks of the clothing. The scene is softly lit.
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