Artwork

Trictrac players

Trictrac players, by David Teniers the Younger, unspecified, 1660
Trictrac players, by David Teniers the Younger, unspecified, 1660

Trictrac players is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

Overview

Trictrac players is a painting by David Teniers the Younger, created around 1660. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in a game of Trictrac, a popular board game. The scene conveys a sense of social interaction and communal leisure.

Technique & Style

The work features a warm, golden light and a detailed representation of the players and their surroundings, capturing the lively atmosphere of the scene. The artist's use of color and composition creates a cozy and inviting ambiance.

Artist & collection

Portrait of David Teniers the Younger

Artist

David Teniers the Younger

David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.