Guardroom with the Deliverance of Saint Peter
The Met
Artist: David Teniers the Younger(Flemish, Antwerp 1610–1690 Brussels)
Date: ca. 1645–47
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 21 3/4 x 29 7/8 in. (55.2 x 75.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Edith Neuman de Végvár, in honor of her husband, Charles Neuman de Végvár, 1964
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Dimly lit interior with men playing cards, smoking, surrounded by armor and a dog
Detailed Description
A dimly lit interior scene shows multiple figures and objects. In the immediate foreground on the left, a substantial pile of polished metal armor, including breastplates, helmets, and gauntlets, is stacked on the floor. A large drum with a light-colored head rests among the armor, and a vibrant red cloth is draped over a wooden bench behind it. A tall wooden post stands vertically on the far left. Towards the center, a group of four men is gathered around a small, light-colored wooden table. One man, wearing a blue jacket and a dark skullcap, leans over the table, playing cards. Opposite him, a man in a light yellow jacket with a prominent red sash sits on a wooden stool, facing right, also looking at the table. Two other men, one in a dark hat and coat, and another in a lighter hat, stand or sit nearby, observing the activity at the table. To the left of this central group, another man in a brown coat and dark hat is seated, smoking a pipe, while a standing figure in a blue uniform with a spear leans against the wooden post. In the background on the right, a large stone archway opens into a deeper space. A dark, grated gate is visible within this arch, and beyond it, several smaller figures are discernible, including a woman in blue and red. A dark metal lantern hangs from the ceiling in the upper right. In the right foreground, a slender, light brown greyhound stands facing left, looking towards the central group of men. A brown ceramic jug rests on the floor near the dog. The overall color palette is dominated by muted browns, grays, and dark tones, with splashes of blue, yellow, and red providing visual accents.
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