A Party of Merrymakers
The Met
Artist: Pieter Jansz. Quast(Dutch, Amsterdam (?) 1605/6–1647 Amsterdam)
Date: ca. 1635–38
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (37.5 x 49.5 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Josephine Bieber, in memory of her husband, Siegfried Bieber, 1970
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dimly lit interior scene with figures embracing, singing, and a hat on the floor
Detailed Description
A dimly lit interior scene shows a group of figures engaged in various activities. In the center-left, a man in a brown suit, large brown hat, and white ruffled collar is seen from behind, with his right arm around a woman in a light blue dress and white collar. Her face is turned towards him. Behind them, a dark wooden doorway is slightly ajar, revealing a woman from behind, dressed in a white ruffled collar and dark skirt, looking into what appears to be a mirror or another room. A small, dark bust is visible above the doorway. To the right of the central pair, a woman in a golden yellow dress with a white collar and cuffs is seated or leaning back on a dark, upholstered surface, her left leg extended forward, revealing a light-colored shoe with a decorative buckle. Her head is tilted back, and her mouth is open as if singing or laughing. Next to her, a man in a white ruffled shirt and light brown breeches leans towards her, his mouth also open. His left hand rests on his hip. Behind these two, other figures are partially obscured in the shadows; one holds a clear glass. On the floor in front of the seated woman, a white hat with a dark band lies next to a pile of deep red fabric. To the far right, a stone architectural element, possibly a fireplace mantel, features a small, light-colored statue or bust on a ledge, with more red fabric draped below it. The overall lighting is dark, with light primarily illuminating the faces and clothing of the central figures.
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