Artwork
Governors of the Wine Merchant's Guild of Amsterdam
Governors of the Wine Merchant's Guild of Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Ferdinand Bol. It dates from 1659 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Governors of the Wine Merchant's Guild of Amsterdam is a 1659 oil painting by Dutch artist Ferdinand Bol, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts seven men, likely guild officials, seated or standing around a table draped with a red cloth, engaged in various activities such as reading papers or books, conveying a sense of their professional duties.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style with pronounced chiaroscuro, the work showcases Bol's skill in capturing texture and depth, influenced by his master Rembrandt.
History & Provenance
Created in 1659, the painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection in Munich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ferdinand Bol (24 June 1616 - 24 August 1680) was a Dutch painter, etcher and draftsman.
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