Artwork
Family Group on a Garden Terrace

Family Group on a Garden Terrace is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gillis van Tilborgh. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Gillis van Tilborgh's Family Group on a Garden Terrace, painted around 1655, is an oil painting exemplifying the artistic style of the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a formally posed family group on a garden terrace, conveying a sense of importance and wealth through their attire and arrangement. The scene reflects the period's interest in domestic life and portraiture, with a focus on family and social status.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the painting showcases the artist's attention to detail and texture. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, adding to the overall visual impact of the work.
History & Provenance
Gillis van Tilborgh, a Flemish painter active in the mid-17th century, worked across various genres, including portraits and genre scenes, and was also responsible for curating a noble art collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gillis van Tilborgh or Gillis van Tilborch (c. 1625 – c. 1678) was a Flemish painter who worked in various genres including portraits, 'low-life' and elegant genre paintings and paintings of picture galleries. He became…


















