Artwork
Portrait of a Family in an Interior (family of Pieter de Graeff)
Portrait of a Family in an Interior (family of Pieter de Graeff) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Emanuel de Witte. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Family in an Interior is a 1690 oil painting by Emanuel de Witte, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the family of Pieter de Graeff in a domestic setting, with the father seated on a chair, the mother on a couch, and a young girl standing beside them, holding a tray of food. The family's formal attire suggests a representation of their social status.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, while the detailed rendering of the room's ornate furniture and decor contributes to a realistic depiction of the family's home.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emanuel de Witte was born circa 1617 in Alkmaar, the son of Pieter de Wit, a local schoolmaster.
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